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K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police ...

K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist ...

Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell, were deployed to a domestic dispute that led to an armed standoff involving ...

Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook turned himself in to police Thursday afternoon, South Portland police said in an update.

Officer Gomez displayed bravery and highlighted extraordinary empathy in this moment of crisis,” Tepler said. “Officer Gomez ...

“Every day is a training day for us. It’s nonstop,” said Maine Capitol Police Officer Ryan Frost. Frost and his new K9, Teddy ...

The South Portland Police Department is investigating an "active situation" at the Maine Mall Wednesday afternoon. According ...

Maine Capitol Police has a new member on the team. Meet Teddy, a 17-month-old Lab who will serve as the first bomb detection ...

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) -8 Investigates has delved into the latest annual report from the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel, which in 2024 examined eight police shootings that resulted in either ...