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Police standoff in Portage ends with suspect dead, K-9 fatally wounded, and deputy shot
A domestic dispute in Portage Lake that escalated into a day-long standoff Monday resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man, a fatally injured police K-9, and a wounded sheriff's deputy, authorities said.
Police kill Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog
The standoff between police and Steven Righini began Monday morning after a woman reported he had pushed her into a wall.
Armed standoff in Aroostook County ends with suspect killed
Two Maine State troopers shot and killed an Aroostook County man on Monday who officials say started an armed standoff and ended up shooting and injuring a police officer and police K-9. Police responded Monday morning to a home on 20 Ranger Street in Portage for reports of a domestic dispute with a woman and the suspect,
Deputy and K-9 Injured, Suspect Dead After Aroostook County Standoff
A deputy has gunshot wounds, a K-9 is injured, and a suspect is dead after being shot by police in Aroostook County. Police say 29-year-old Steven Righini got into an hours long standoff with officers who were called to a domestic dispute in Portage Monday.
Maine deputy shot, K-9 injured during standoff; suspect dies after being shot by police
A Maine deputy was shot, and a K-9 was injured before a suspect died after being shot by police in northern Maine on Monday.
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.
Portage Lake man killed following police standoff and chase
PORTAGE LAKE -- There was a deadly police standoff in the Aroostook County town of Portage. A man and state police canine were killed and a deputy was injured after a domestic dispute. The Maine Department of Public Safety reports authorities responded to the incident on Ranger Street for a dispute involving 29-year-old Steven Righini.
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Legislative Bus Tour Brings Maine Lawmakers to Aroostook County for First Time Since Pandemic
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Development Foundation held its legislative bus tour which came to the County.
Bangor woman sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor woman was sentenced Monday for her role in a Penobscot and Aroostook County drug trafficking ...
Maine State Police on scene of 'incident' in Portage Lake, public asked to stay away
Maine State Police says it is helping the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office with an incident on Ranger Street in Portage Lake ...
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Deputy and State Police K9 Injured after standoff in Portage.
A baby is safe, one deputy and one police K9 is injured and one man is dead after a day long standoff Monday. According to ...
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Bangor woman sentenced for role in drug trafficking in two counties
BANGOR - A Bangor woman has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy to distribute drugs in Penobscot and Aroostook ...
Some Portage Lake residents asked to stay inside as officials respond to ongoing situation
Numerous law enforcement agencies continue to deal with a situation in the Aroostook County town of Portage Lake. The Maine ...
Maine State Police assist Aroostook County Sheriff's Office with standoff
The Maine Department of Public Safety was asking people in area to avoid Ranger Street in Portage Lake. Trump makes DOGE head ...