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Illegal Possession Of Firearm

All articles tagged with #illegal possession of firearm

law-enforcement1 year ago

"PPB-Led Mission Yields Multiple Arrests and Vehicle Recoveries in Portland Area"

The Portland Police Bureau, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted a stolen vehicle operation resulting in multiple arrests, recovery of stolen vehicles, and the seizure of an illegally possessed firearm. The operation led to the recovery of 11 stolen vehicles, 10 arrests, and the issuance of 10 active warrants. One suspect was found in illegal possession of a loaded handgun, while another was involved in a vehicle pursuit and subsequently arrested on multiple charges. Despite a 25% reduction in reported stolen vehicles compared to the previous year, the PPB plans to continue these operations in the future.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Police Shooting in Chelsea: Man Killed After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Officers

A man, identified as 28-year-old Frank Foss Jr., was shot and killed by a Maine State Police detective in Chelsea while officials were carrying out an arrest warrant for him. Foss Jr. was wanted for illegal possession of a firearm and violation of bail conditions related to a prior domestic violence incident. He allegedly pointed a handgun at a Tactical Team member and was shot by State Police detective Scott Duff. Duff will be on administrative leave pending investigation, and the Attorney General's Office will be investigating the shooting.

crime2 years ago

Man charged in drive-by shooting that killed pregnant woman in St. Paul.

A 24-year-old St. Paul man, Paul Dwayne Harris, has been charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and illegally possessing a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Gabriella Dehoyos, who was pregnant. Dehoyos was shot on Monday and died on Tuesday. Harris was identified by Dehoyos' boyfriend, who said he saw Harris pointing a gun at him before the shooting. Harris was convicted twice for illegally having a firearm and was on supervised release from his executed 60-month prison sentence in connection to these convictions.