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CRIME & SAFETY
Police chase ends in arrest of Maine man linked to Cushing death investigation
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A police chase led to the arrest of a Maine man who was wanted in connection with a death investigation in Cushing. A police chase began on Route 32 in Windsor around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Maine State Police. Police say the driver of the...
Gang responsible for violent crimes in 7 states based in Maine, authorities say
Three Mainers are accused of being part of a violent, multi-state gang that had its central base in Gardiner. According to the Kennebec Journal, seven total suspects have been indicted. They’re facing charges in Pennsylvania. Police say the Fentanyl Robbery Gang or FRG is responsible for at least four...
Sept. 24 disposition hearing set for alleged BBH shooter
A Sept. 30 disposition hearing is set for a Boothbay Harbor man allegedly involved in a March 19, 2023 shooting incident at Campbell Creek Housing Complex. Matthew A. Plummer, 42, faces three felony charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the shooting incident. Plummer was arrested by the Maine State Tactical Team and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after a standoff.
Boothbay Harbor house fire extinguished quickly
At 11:07 a.m. Sunday, July 14, Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911 call concerning an exterior structure fire at 42 Union St. in Boothbay Harbor. Fire crews from Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, Southport and Boothbay Region Ambulance were immediately dispatched to the scene, with initial units from Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Fire arriving on scene at 11:10.
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