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Department of Public Safety Maine State Police State of Maine Press Releases

423 Press Releases
  • Published on August 13, 2026 - 03:29 GMT

    Maine State Police Investigating Suspicious Package in Augusta

    On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 4:56 PM, Capitol Police responded to a report of a suspicious package that had been opened inside Maine Revenue Services at 51 Commerce Drive in Augusta. Capitol Police requested assistance from the Maine …

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  • Published on August 10, 2026 - 23:37 GMT

    Southbound Lane Closure on Maine Turnpike in Cumberland Following Diesel Spill

    On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 1:20 AM, Maine State Police responded to an incident involving a tractor-trailer on the Turnpike southbound near mile marker 58 in Cumberland.   The initial investigation indicates that a tractor-trailer owned …

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  • Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

    Maine State Police Investigating Turnpike Crash in Gray

    On Sunday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, Maine State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Turnpike southbound near mile marker 66 in Gray.   The initial investigation indicates that 33-year-old Bright Appiah of Portland was …

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  • Published on August 8, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

    Maine State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Hancock

    On Friday, August 7, 2026, at approximately 9:39 PM, Maine State Police responded to a reported crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on U.S. Route 1 in Hancock.   The operator of the motorcycle, 29-year-old Richard Ryan of Hancock, was pronounced …

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

    MSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Freeport

    On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 6:47 PM, Troopers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the median of Interstate 295 northbound near mile marker 18 in Freeport.   The initial investigation indicates that 78-year-old Edmund Goodman …

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  • Published on August 3, 2026 - 23:13 GMT

    MSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Gouldsboro

    On Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 6:55 PM, Maine State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 1 and Old Route 1 in Gouldsboro. Multiple injuries were reported, and one vehicle had rolled over, trapping its …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    Avon Shooting Investigation Update

    On Friday, July 24th, at approximately 5:58 PM, the Franklin County Regional Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Jobie Road in the town of Avon. Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded and located 53-year- …

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  • Published on July 27, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

    Crash Slows Traffic on I-295

    South Portland - July 27, 2026. At approximately 4:00 AM, State Troopers responded to a report of a rollover involving a box truck, southbound at mile marker 2 on Interstate 295.   The preliminary investigation determined that the box truck, operated by 40 …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

    MSP Investigating Stabbing in China

    On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 12:54 AM, Maine State Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the Town of China. The initial investigation determined that 36-year-old Jacob Hebert of Lewiston, stabbed a 47-year-old man from Oakland before …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 02:30 GMT

    MSP Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 in Sidney

    On Monday, July 20, 2026, at approximately 3:33 PM, Troopers from Troop I responded to a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 northbound near mile marker 123 in Sidney.   The initial investigation determined that traffic had slowed due to a Trooper on an …

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  • Published on July 19, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

    Troopers Stop Fleeing Wrong-Way Driver

    Bangor, July 18 – A state trooper prevented a potentially deadly incident last evening by intercepting a fleeing wrong-way driver on Interstate 95. This decisive action safely resolved a dangerous situation and protected motorists on one of Maine’s busiest …

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  • Published on July 19, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

    Howland Man Killed in I-95 Crash

    Edinburg – July 18, 2026 – At approximately 7:50 PM, Troopers from the Maine State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the median of Interstate 95 near mile marker 210. Upon arrival, troopers and emergency personnel determined that …

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  • Published on July 18, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

    Biddeford Man Seriously Injured in Limington Crash

    On July 17, 2028, at approximately 4:08 PM, State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Routes 25 and 11 in Limington.   During the investigation, Troopers determined that Robert Letellier, 85, of Biddeford, operating a 1957 Ford …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 05:33 GMT

    MSP Investigating Deaths in West Bath

    On Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 10:41 AM, Deputies with the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department responded to 98 State Road in West Bath for a welfare check. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male and a deceased adult female at …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 01:44 GMT

    Scarborough Man Arrested After Fleeing Domestic Violence Incident in Cornish

    On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 8:15 PM, Maine State Police received a report of a domestic violence incident in Cornish.   The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Deven Trimble-Galos of Scarborough, had fled the area before Troopers arrived. …

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  • Published on July 14, 2026 - 00:23 GMT

    Limerick Man Arrested Following Pursuit into New Hampshire

    Shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 12, 2026, a Maine State Police Trooper stopped to check on a suspicious vehicle parked at the Alpha Sports Center in Limerick. The business was closed, and the driver was observed slumped over the wheel. When the …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:48 GMT

    MSP Investigates Two Multi-Vehicle Crashes on I-295 in Falmouth

    On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, Troopers responded to two separate multi-vehicle crashes on Interstate 295 northbound in Falmouth during the evening commute.   The first crash, involving four vehicles near Exit 10, resulted in no …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 00:29 GMT

    MSP Investigating Serious Injury Crash in Washington County

    On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:10 PM, Troopers responded to a serious injury crash on Dixie Road in Trescott Township. Preliminary investigation indicates that 24-year-old Christopher Davenport of Northfield was traveling southbound on …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    MSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Hancock

    On Friday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 8:25 AM, the Maine State Police responded to a fatal crash on Route 1 near the Washington Junction in Hancock.   The initial investigation indicates a motorcycle traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lane …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 22:07 GMT

    Driver Arrested in Connection with Fatal Hancock County Crash

    33-year-old Dion Campbell of Elkhart, Indiana was arrested Monday night on multiple charges stemming from a fatal motor vehicle crash on June 25, 2026, in TWP 22. He was transported to the Hancock County Jail, where he remains without bail pending his …

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