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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.
Man dead following police standoff in Maine, deputy and police dog injured
PORTAGE LAKE, ME. (WWLP) – In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog.
Man and police dog killed, officer wounded after standoff in Maine town, officials say
Steven Righini, of Portage, Maine, was shot by officers and pronounced dead at the scene, state police said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Police dog shot at end of Maine standoff dies: ‘ultimate sacrifice'
A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.
Maine K-9 dies after being shot during standoff; suspect shot, killed 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.
Man shot to death after wounding officer, K9 during standoff in New England lake town, officials say
Law enforcement shot a man to death after he opened fire on police during a tense, hourslong armed standoff in a New England lake town on Monday, authorities said.
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 Shannon Moss, the Public Information Office for the Maine Department of Public Safety,
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.
Suspect fatally shot in Portage Lake standoff; police dog also killed
Maine State Police and the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home Monday morning on Ranger Street following a report of a domestic incident report.
Maine State Police say K-9 Preacher died in the line of duty after standoff in Portage
They say Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in ...
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 ...
Maine State Police mourn loss of K-9 preacher, killed in armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist ...
Portage Lake community comes together during tragic incident
During a tragic hours-long standoff in Portage Lake on Monday, community members came together to help each other through a ...
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Armed standoff in Kittery on Pepperrell Road ends with suspect in custody
Kittery police warned residents to avoid 161 Pepperrell Road due to a standoff with an armed man. The suspect is now in ...
Police say Kittery standoff has 'resolved peacefully'
KITTERY, Maine — Police say a standoff in Kittery has "resolved peacefully" Thursday evening. The Kittery Police Department said on Facebook there was an ongoing police standoff in the area of 161 ...
Law enforcement responding to situation in Portage Lake
According to WAGM, people are asked to avoid the area near West Road in Portage and stay in their cars/houses if they are ...
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 ...