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Guilford Man Charged with Aggravated Assault Following Fatal Incident on Pine Street

Guilford Man Charged with Aggravated Assault Following Fatal Incident on Pine Street

Ryan Carleton, a 49-year-old man from Guilford, Maine, has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident on Sunday night that resulted in one man's death and left a woman critically injured. Maine State Police were initially called to 24 Pine Street for a wellbeing check but subsequently discovered two seriously injured adults at the neighboring residence, 26 Pine Street. The male victim died en route to the hospital, while the female victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Carleton is currently being held at Piscataquis County Jail. The body of the deceased male has been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta to determine the cause of death. Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing danger to the public, and the investigation is continuing.
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Guilford Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Attack Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

Guilford Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Attack Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

Ryan Carleton, 49, of Guilford, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault following an attack on Sunday that resulted in one death and one serious injury in Guilford, Maine. Maine State Police reported that the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a well-being check at 24 Pine St. and subsequently found a seriously injured man and woman next door at 26 Pine St. The man died en route to the hospital, while the woman remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. Carleton is currently held in Piscataquis County Jail, and authorities anticipate elevating the charges against him after his arraignment, which is scheduled for Tuesday. Police believe this was an isolated incident. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Limerick Teen Xzandder Peare

Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Limerick Teen Xzandder Peare

Maine State Police are requesting the public's help in locating 17-year-old Xzandder Peare, who has been reported missing from Limerick. Peare, described as a 5'6" tall, 130-pound white male with half green and half red hair, was last seen on Sunday at 4 p.m. near the Sokokis Lake Boat Launch in Limerick. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black t-shirt, red shorts, and a black backpack, and was with his blue Huffy bicycle. Authorities indicate that Peare has a history of running away from home, having previously traveled as far as Old Orchard Beach and Sebago. Police urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact them immediately.
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Oxford County Deputy Shoots Armed Man During Domestic Violence Response in Brownfield

Oxford County Deputy Shoots Armed Man During Domestic Violence Response in Brownfield

An Oxford County sheriff’s deputy shot an armed man during a domestic violence incident in Brownfield, Maine, on a Sunday. Deputies, alongside Fryeburg police, Maine State Police, and the Maine Warden Service, responded to a report that 40-year-old Aric Junkins of Brownfield was chasing his wife with a gun. During the confrontation, Oxford County Deputy Andre Chasse fired two shots, striking Junkins in the hands after authorities say he pointed a gun toward law enforcement. Junkins received brief treatment at the scene before being transported to Bridgton Hospital and later to Massachusetts General Hospital for further care. Deputy Chasse has been placed on administrative leave, a standard procedure in officer-involved shooting incidents. The Office of the Attorney General will investigate the use of deadly force, while the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office will investigate the criminal conduct associated with the incident.
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Man and Mother Arrested Following Shooting in Costa Mesa Stater Bros. Parking Lot

Man and Mother Arrested Following Shooting in Costa Mesa Stater Bros. Parking Lot

A man and his mother were arrested in Costa Mesa following a shooting incident in a Stater Bros. parking lot that left one person critically injured. Costa Mesa Police Department spokesperson Roxi Fyad reported that officers responded to the supermarket in the 2100 block of Newport Boulevard around 7:35 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a person with a gunshot wound in the parking lot. The victim was transported to a hospital and is currently in critical condition. Police subsequently located and arrested a 37-year-old man and his 63-year-old mother at an apartment complex less than a mile away, in the 2400 block of Newport Boulevard, just before 3 p.m. The identity of the victim has not been publicly released, and the specific circumstances leading to the shooting remain unknown at this time.
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El Paso Police Investigate Death Following SWAT Standoff in West El Paso

El Paso Police Investigate Death Following SWAT Standoff in West El Paso

The El Paso Police Department is currently investigating a death that occurred inside a residence in West El Paso following a SWAT standoff. Officers responded to an 'unknown problem call' on Tuesday around 3 p.m. on the 6800 block of Villa Hermosa near Belvidere Street. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a deceased individual within the home. Two individuals, a man and a woman in their late 20s, had barricaded themselves inside the residence. With the assistance of SWAT and CMT units, both individuals were detained. The department's Crimes Against Persons unit has taken over the investigation. Police officials have stated that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the surrounding neighborhood. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Warns Public of Jury Duty Scam

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Warns Public of Jury Duty Scam

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning regarding a jury duty scam targeting residents. Scammers are reportedly posing as law enforcement officials, specifically claiming to be lieutenants from the sheriff's office. They contact individuals, informing them that they have either missed or are scheduled for jury duty. The perpetrators then attempt to solicit payments or sensitive personal information, often threatening targets with penalties such as fines if they do not comply. Multiple law enforcement agencies within Cumberland County, including the Portland Police Department, have received reports of this scam. The Sheriff's Office explicitly stated that they and other law enforcement agencies are not responsible for the selection, scheduling, or appearances related to jury duty. They advise anyone receiving such calls, texts, or social media messages to immediately hang up and under no circumstances transfer funds, gift cards, or any other form of monetary payment, nor should th...
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1-Year-Old Baby Left on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

1-Year-Old Baby Left on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

A 1-year-old baby boy was left on a Philadelphia sidewalk after a suspect stole his mother's car with the child inside. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Monday. According to the baby's uncle, the mother had placed the child in his car seat in the back of her Black Honda Accord. A suspect then allegedly entered the vehicle and drove away. Police reported that the suspect later removed the baby from the car and left him on a sidewalk along a highway shortly after midnight. The child was found unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, lifting fingerprints from the stolen car, and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator. No arrests have been made yet.
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Brooklyn Mother of Five Fatally Shot Outside Crown Heights Bar

Brooklyn Mother of Five Fatally Shot Outside Crown Heights Bar

A Brooklyn mother of five was fatally shot outside a bar and lounge in Crown Heights early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the early hours, leading to a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reported on the tragic event, which has left a community mourning and a family devastated. Details regarding the motive or potential suspects were not immediately available, as authorities continue their efforts to piece together what transpired. The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in urban areas and its profound impact on families and communities.
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New Hampshire Driver Charged With OUI and Criminal Speed After Reports of 100+ MPH Driving in Maine

New Hampshire Driver Charged With OUI and Criminal Speed After Reports of 100+ MPH Driving in Maine

A New Hampshire driver, 22-year-old Alexandre Forsythe of Jaffrey, has been charged with criminal OUI (Operating Under the Influence) and criminal speed following a high-speed chase on I-95 in central Maine. On Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police dispatchers received approximately 14 calls reporting a driver traveling over 100 mph and driving erratically on I-295 in the Bowdoinham area. Troopers were able to track the vehicle's progress through mile marker reports from callers. The vehicle was eventually located on I-95 in Waterville, where troopers successfully pulled over the driver. Forsythe was subsequently arrested and charged.
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Man found dead in Mesa apartment with bullet holes in walls

Man found dead in Mesa apartment with bullet holes in walls

A man was found dead with a possible gunshot wound inside a Mesa apartment on Aug. 15. Someone in a nearby unit also found bullet holes in the walls.