POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby Staff WriterApril 3, 2019

Maine State Police Detective Killed while Aiding Motorist on Interstate

While Detective Campbell was waiting for another officer to arrive at the scene, two wheels separated from a tractor trailer passing the scene. One of the wheels hit the detective.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2019

Maine Police Chief Struck by Vehicle in Whiteout Conditions

Chief Mike Bresett was transported to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery. He is currently in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2018

Maine Trooper Injured in Tractor Trailer Crash

Police said Davis' cruiser was rear-ended by a tractor trailer near mile 70 northbound in New Gloucester around 5 a.m. Friday. He was stopped on the side of the highway to investigate two cars that had slid off the highway in icy conditions, police said.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2018

Restaurant Chain Celebrates Labor Day by Delivering Hot Meals to Police Departments

A restaurant in Maine delivered hot meals to officers at the Bangor (ME) Police Department on Labor Day. The restaurant was one of hundreds of Olive Garden franchises across the country that took part in the effort to thank law enforcement for their service.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 7, 2018

Maine Police in Labor Dispute Shed Duty Uniforms in Favor of T-Shirts

Lewiston, ME, police union representatives say that officers are "ditching their uniforms to show 'dissatisfaction' over contract negotiations with the city." Officers debuted the dark green shirts last week saying that there will be no interruption in police services, but "they are hoping to make a strong statement," according to the report.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2018

Maine Police Apologize for "Arresting" Marilyn Manson

A "Gif video" of rock performer Marilyn Manson being placed in handcuffs by a Bangor (ME) police officer was posted to Instagram and instantly went viral, receiving more than 415,000 views. The trouble is, the whole thing was a prank

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2018

Maine Police Surprise 8-Year-Old Girl with Birthday Party

When none of an 8-year-old girl's friends were able to attend her birthday party, Augusta (ME) police officers stepped in and gave the girl a birthday party to remember.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2018

Maine Manhunt Ends with Suspect in Slain Deputy's Cuffs

“We did use Cpl. Cole’s handcuffs. I think that was fitting,” Lancaster said at a 4 p.m. news conference in Norridgewock Saturday.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterApril 27, 2018

Search Continues for Accused Maine Cop Killer

Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster says the man wanted in the murder of Corporal Cole may want to reach out to them.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterApril 26, 2018

Video: More Than 175 Officers Searching for Cop Killing Suspect in Maine Woods

Sheriff Lancaster even had a message for Williams, directly addressing the man he says killed Corporal Eugene Cole. “I'm asking John Williams personally, if you are listening to my words today, I implore you to turn yourself in,” Sheriff Lancaster said.

Read More →