Two women from New Brunswick, Canada, were killed after their car collided with a logging truck in Washington County, Maine. The driver lost control of the car, drifted into the oncoming lane, and crashed into the loaded logging truck. The driver and passenger both died at the scene, while the driver of the logging truck was unharmed. Secondary crashes with tractor-trailers occurred, but did not contribute to the deaths. Roadway conditions are believed to have been a factor, and the crash is under investigation by Maine State Police.
An industrial truck carrying three people crashed through a guardrail on Tukey’s Bridge in Portland and landed in Casco Bay, prompting an investigation by Maine State Police. Despite the 45-foot drop, all three occupants escaped and were rescued by first responders and civilians, with minor injuries. The cause of the crash, including the potential impact of high winds and rain, is under scrutiny as crews work to remove the truck from the water, which is reportedly leaking fuel.
A woman was critically injured in a shooting at 103 Temple Street in Saco, Maine. The incident occurred at around 7:44 a.m. and the woman is currently in critical but stable condition. The address is the same location where a murder arrest was made the previous night. Maine State Police are investigating the shooting and have assured the public that there is no immediate danger.
Maine State Police are investigating the death of a man who was found at a home in St. Albans after receiving a 911 call reporting a fight. Upon arrival, officers discovered one man dead, and his identity has not yet been released. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death, and there is no threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.
Human remains found in the woods in Ellsworth, Maine have been identified as 43-year-old Anson Snowdeal, who had been missing since February 2022. The cause and manner of death are pending, but the autopsy and investigation do not suggest foul play.
A veteran Maine cop criticized the Maine State Police for their lack of communication and information sharing during the search for mass shooter Robert Card, who killed 18 people. The cop accused state police of shutting out local officers and leaving federal agencies idle during the 48-hour manhunt. The officer expressed frustration at being kept out of the loop and called the state police "utter clowns." The Maine State Police have not provided details on how the manhunt was led or who was in charge.
Four Maine State Police troopers were hit and injured by an intoxicated driver while investigating a family disturbance in Hollis. The driver, Tyler Croston, drove into the breakdown lane and struck the troopers, leaving one in critical condition. Croston has been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated under the influence and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. The crash is under investigation by the sheriff's office, and the troopers are receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
An officer in South Portland shot and killed a suspect, Christapher Dodge, following an armed confrontation during a domestic violence incident. The officer, Anthony Verville, has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted by the Attorney General's Office and the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit.
The death of Tyler Robinson, a 34-year-old man from Augusta, Maine, found on the side of Old Belgrade Road, has been ruled a homicide. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident after the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined the manner of death to be homicide. Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed people running in the roadway between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday to come forward with information.
Two people have died in a reported shooting in Lewiston, Maine. One person died at the scene, while the other died at the hospital. The identities of the deceased have not been released, and the police are investigating the cause of the deaths. Authorities believe this is an isolated incident.
The Maine State Police have announced that the death in Norway, which occurred on Friday, is now being treated as a homicide following further investigation.
A man from Monticello, Maine, has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Kimberly Hardy, who was reported missing earlier this month. During the search for Hardy, a body was discovered in a wooded area near Harvey Siding Road in Monticello over the weekend. The body will be transported to the Maine medical examiner’s office in Augusta, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death and confirm identity. The accused is expected to make his initial appearance in Houlton court.
Two people were found dead in downtown Westbrook on Monday night, and a suspect is in custody. Officers responding to reports of gun shots in the 800 block of Main Street around 8:30 p.m. found two victims dead at the scene. Maine State Police will investigate the deaths, and the names of the victims and suspects have not been released because the investigation is ongoing and next of kin are being notified.
Maine State Police have identified the woman found dead in Southwest Harbor as Amber Robbins of Tremont, who they believe died in a hit-and-run crash. Police are investigating the incident but do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. They are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A Rhode Island man, Tony Holford, was shot at but uninjured by Maine State troopers after he refused to stop near the US-Canadian border. Holford was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorizing, and failure to stop. The area of the incident has been contained and is not considered a danger to the public. Drivers should avoid the area and use other ports of entry if necessary.
