Indian Island man shot in stomach, recovering at hospital
Jan. 10, 2012
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A 55-year-old island resident was shot at his home on New Year’s Day, and Penobscot Nation Police Chief Robert Bryant said Tuesday that while the case is still under investigation, he believes it was an accident.
“What we are leaning to is an accidental discharge of a firearm,” the police chief said.
The man, who was not identified, suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, Bryant said.
Police look for suspect in armed home invasion
Feb. 6, 2012
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Maine State Police are investigating an armed home invasion in the town of Westfield.
Police say around 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon an armed, masked intruder forced his way into Tyler Dennett's home on Easton Viner Road.
Police say the intruder was armed with a handgun when he entered the home. He stole an undisclosed amount of cash and prescription drugs from Bennett.
Man charged in firearms theft
Jan. 28, 2012
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A man from North Jay has been charged with theft after police say he stole 22 firearms from a home in Jay on Friday morning.
Maine man shot by US Marshals Service officers
Jan. 28, 2012
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The U.S. Marshals Service says a 22-year-old Maine man is in stable condition after being shot by officers who were trying to apprehend him in Portland.
Officials say Arien L'Italien, of Biddeford, fired a handgun at members of the U.S. Marshals Maine Violent Offender Task Force as they attempted to arrest him on Mellen Street at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Lewiston man sentenced for stealing gun from FedEx distribution center, selling it
Jan. 27, 2012
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A former FedEx worker has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison for stealing a shotgun from the delivery company's Lewiston distribution center and selling it.