David Hench

Staff Writer

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Published
July 31, 2012

I-295 roadwork backs up southbound traffic in Falmouth

Traffic was restricted to one lane during the evening commute for a stretch south of Exit 10 and traffic had backed up to Exit 11 by 6:15 p.m.
Published
July 31, 2012

Portland man removes parking boot, now faces theft charge

A green Audi gets “booted” for outstanding parking tickets, then shows up a block away without the boot and difference license plates.
Published
July 31, 2012

Portland police chief heading to FBI school

Chief Michael Sauschuck will take 10 weeks of classes at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
Published
July 30, 2012

If someone’s on the brink, he’s there to talk them down

Crisis counselor Bob Rockett stopped a man from jumping off a dam near the Maine Mall last week.
Published
July 27, 2012

Cumberland County graduates first-ever police explorers

Eight cadets, who are members of Explorer Post No. 3, graduated at a ceremony held at St. Joseph’s College in Standish.
Published
July 27, 2012

Windham police officer sues town in federal court

Danielle Nelson says she was the victim of sexual discrimination and retaliation.
Published
July 27, 2012

Teen charged in fatal 2010 crash won’t go to jail

Under a plea deal, Morgan Kesseli pleads guilty to lesser charges.
Published
July 27, 2012

Deputy injured trying to head-off Hollis domestic dispute

A woman asked for a deputy’s help to avoid a fight with her partner when she went to collect belongings and her child.
Published
July 26, 2012

Court weighs trying Portland rape suspect as adult

Also at issue is whether police improperly obtained evidence against the young defendant.
Published
July 25, 2012

Man in shooting gets 9 months

Brian Kelley, 48, caused a lockdown at Portland High and six-hour standoff after shooting a woman with a pellet gun.

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