5/22 at 12:57 a.m.Aidan J. Fournier, 18, of Saco, was issued a summons on Interstate 295 by Officer Zachary Quadland on a charge of driving more than 30 mph over the speed limit. 7/25 at 9:06 p.m. Wayne Curlew, 22, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Kevin Sager on an outstanding local warrant. I know at various events around the country there have been people with a firearm. That is where the police are going to be going to as quickly as they can. 11/22 at 10:06 a.m. William Baker-Digiulio, 55, of Bowdoin, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Scott Corbett on a charge of engaging a prostitute. South Portland emergency medical services responded to 56 calls from Jan. 25-31. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. 7/23 at 10:13 a.m. False alarm on Thompson Street. 12/13 at 2:57 p.m. Good intent call on Interstate 295. There's more and more information available in the media about different events that have happened that cause people to be concerned about it and we totally understand that they are horrific events like you said. 12/15 at 11:23 a.m. False alarm on Gorham Road. Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L.Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Before rescue, missing Midcoast women were stuck in car for days in sub-zero temps, National Park Service investigates vandalism at Acadia National Park, Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need, Man accused of killing woman in Portland was known to her family. Dean Drive. 12/18 at 1:24 p.m. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. And I can only imagine it's even worse for a community member that's injured. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 12/16 at 2:44 a.m. Water problem on Willow Street. 7/21 at 3:23 a.m. Jacob L. Stanley, 22, of Brunswick, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Michael Armstrong on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. Smoke detector with no fire, Broadway. Lockdown, you are trying to compartmentalize the entire building as much as possible. We have seen a couple of events where people just moved outside the building and they did not know that the shooter inside was actively running around the building looking for more victims and ran past some doors that could have led to the outside and they didn't know that there were people just outside. 11/18 at 3 p.m. Bridget Martin, 24, of Biddeford, was issued a summons on Anthoine Street by Officer Geoffrey Edwards on a charge of operating while license suspended or revoked. 1/30 at 5:05 p.m. Alarm with no fire, E Street. 12/14 at 4:20 p.m. False alarm on Sawyer (street or road not noted). So it's text only. 1/28 at 5:50 p.m. Excessive heat or scorch burns with no ignition, George Street. So we recommend to everyone don't wait to have every piece of the puzzle. And then if you happen to be in an event like this, try to call 911 and let us know what your plan and your description. 5/28 at 6:51 p.m. General service call on Brickhill Avenue. But they lock all the doors and windows, don't let anybody in, don't let anybody out. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Let the police be the one that come and open the door and tell you, "Hey, we're here and you're safe.". Or you could look for a spot in the roof to crawl into or whatever may be an additional better hiding spot. If there were to be an event and they do what we're going to tell you in a minute, run, hide or fight. Terms and Conditions. South Portland Police Department Website
Perform a free South Portland, ME public police records search, including police reports, logs, notes, blotters, bookings, and mugshots. 7/26 at 1:11 a.m. Gary Moody, 48, of South Portland, was arrested on Ocean Street by Officer Chris Gosling on a charge of criminal trespass. Success. So we do recommend people if you have no other options to fight. Vehicle accident with no injuries, Interstate 295. 6/1 at 10:52 a.m. False fire alarm on Gary L. Maietta Way. So there's a variety of ways that you can make the situation worse, not just be a mistaken for the shooter or shooting the wrong person. So be patient with us. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. We just want people to continue to think about trying to make their spot better. Obviously it's better if you can do it with someone else. About Us Contact Us Enter your email and password to access comments. So let's talk about your response if you are an active shooter incident. 12/7 at 9:35 p.m. Gina Clark, 39, of South Portland, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Geoffrey Edwards on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. We want them to not make phone calls to 911. Smoke odor investigation, Elm Street. One of the ones that comes to mind is the Gabby Giffords shooting in Arizona; was a large public event and person in the crowd started shooting other people. And we talk through with them trying to use improvised weapons, hot coffee, a chair, a fire extinguisher, a golf club, whatever you have around you. But there are other ways that you can make the situation better. And if they're on the ground floor or maybe even the first floor off the ground, breaking a window and trying to get away might be an option. 12/18 at 5:25 p.m. No incident found at dispatch address on Townhouse Drive. 11/21 at 12:58 p.m. No incident found on arrival at dispatch address on Cottage Road. 11/22 at 10:06 a.m. Caleb Sayward, 37, of Poland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Scott Corbett on a charge of engaging a prostitute. I know that the active shooter events that I've responded to, the people that we were coming across that were hiding actually had some of the best information because they were communicating. We'll be saying, "Hey, it's the police. It's safe to come out. WebT: 02743.899.588 0985.173.317 Ms Hng 0908.131.884 Mr Quyn Accident, no injuries, on Westbrook Street. 12/13 at 2:41 p.m. Joann Goodwin, 52, of South Portland, was arrested on Highland Avenue by Officer Eric Young on charges of failing to stop for an officer and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. South Portland Police Beat: May 26-June 1, UNE partners with Biddeford Manufacturer to supply health professions students with face shields, Old Port businesses pick up the pieces from protest that gave way to vandalism and break-ins, Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L.Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Before rescue, missing Midcoast women were stuck in car for days in sub-zero temps, National Park Service investigates vandalism at Acadia National Park, Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need, Man accused of killing woman in Portland was known to her family. Create one. We're trying to streamline the process where people can request a presentation. And I would say that those probably are still the same. 5/21 at 9:32 p.m.Jason Leighton, 38, listed as a transient, was issued a summons on Philbrook Avenue by Officer Ryan Le on a charge of unlawful possession of fentanyl. I think worst case scenario is you try to go take action against an active shooter and you're unsuccessful and you injure or kill some innocent community member while trying to do something that would be helpful to everybody. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. 1/25 at 9:31 a.m. Natural gas odor investigation, Broadway. 12/12 at 12:15 p.m.Cover assignment on James Baka Drive. And it has been used successfully in many different events. One question that always comes up for us during our presentations is whether or not people should barricade a room, like a classroom. 11/18 at 5:54 p.m. Robert Woods, 39, of South Portland, was arrested on Anthoine Street by Officer Jena Quadland on a charge of violating probation. And we really try to stay out of any political discussions about weapons. 12/17 at 11:53 a.m. Joshua David Maloney, 23, of Cumberland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Chris Schofield on a warrant. And so the presenters have seen people doing the majority of the things that we're going to be asking them to do if they ever were to be in an event. If you start getting just a few clues that an active shooter event might be happening, put your plan into place and get yourself to safety. South Portland emergency medical services responded to 72 calls from Dec. 10-16. The South Portland Police Department is proud of its involvement in the community. This web site is designed to enhance our involvement and allow the community to be informed about the department and public safety issues. If you have any comments, questions, or ideas to improve this site, please let us know. Category: Police Beat. 7/24 at 4:37 p.m. Unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire, on Broadway. 1/31 at 2 p.m. Alarm with no fire, Wallace Avenue. 5/20 at 1 a.m. Calvin George Cepeda-Smith, 24, of Fall River, Massachusetts, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Zachary Quadland on charges of driving without a license, and driving at more than 30 mph over the speed limit. 12/13 at 7:23 p.m. Telephone or cable wire down on Barberry Creek . It was enough to turn roads into parking lots as traffic reached a standstill. So if I'm in a workplace or religious organization or someplace that can attract large groups of people, what's something I can do to prepare? So let's dive into the material because that's really one of the reasons why we wanted to do this podcast, to kind of expand the ability to provide people with some good information. You cannot send emojis or videos or photos. 11/22 at 10:06 a.m. Robert Nichols, 65, of Cape Elizabeth, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Erin Curry on a charge of engaging a prostitute. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. 5/26 at 8:57 p.m.William Lunt, 57, of South Portland, was arrested on Cole Street by Officer Nicolas Dascanio on a charge of domestic violence assault. 11/21 at 6:23 p.m. Public service call on Carlisle Road. They're rare, but there have been events where an active shooter knocked on doors and said, "Hey, it's the police. Already have a commenting profile? If you're hearing loud noises and you think there's an active shooter happening near you and then that fades away, maybe that would be the time to then break out a window and run. 5/29 at 8:36 p.m. False fire alarm on Casco Bay Bridge. 11/25 at 3:13 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Running Hill Road. 12/14 at 9:06 a.m. Telephone or cable wire down on Western Avenue. Well, it began in 2014. That you can let people know, "Hey, there's an incident happening here and you need to put your active shooter plan into place." Authorized burning, Lubec Street. Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve rapidly. 11/19 at 2:42 p.m.Motor vehicle accident on Cornell Street. 12/11 at 5:39 p.m. Kaylin Wilcox, 23, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Eric Young on a warrant. 5/22 at 11:37 p.m.Victoria Johnson, 53, of Saco, was issued a summons on Westbrook Street by Officer Geoffrey Edwards on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked registration. Sargent reportedly discovered a 12-year-old playing with a plastic propeller. That's a very good question and that is something that we usually do cover. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 7/24 at 11:13 a.m. Leah Kerwin, 37, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Anthoine Street by Officer Rocco Navarro on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. We are obviously in the business of training people who have firearms and bulletproof vests and training, and obviously that's quite a bit different than your average community member who is just at a mall or at a school or at a church. So we tell people, if you have information on where the shooter is, we definitely want you to call 911. Carbon monoxide incident, Surfsite Road. They weren't sure if it was a real event or if it was a training scenario. Learn more. Suggest Listing So tell me a little bit more about how this began and a little bit of how it's evolved. And as hard as it is, we recommend people not call 911 unless they have specific information that will help us with our number one priority, which is stopping the shooter. WebCrime analysis is a type of law enforcement analysis that is focused on the study of criminal incidents; the identification and analysis of patterns, trends, and problems; and the Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. Could you get under a desk? 12/18 at 12:54 p.m. A 16-year-old boy, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Highland Avenue by Officer Alfred Giusto on a charge of possessing marijuana as a minor. 12/18 at 1:44 a.m. Gigi Marcell McKnight, 48, of South Portland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Ezekiel Collins on charges of domestic violence assault, criminal restraint and obstructing the reporting of a crime. 11/24 at 1:15 p.m. So the worst has happened and you're in it. 12/12 at 5:02 p.m. Medical alert alarm on Lincoln Street. Smith, 46, of South Portland, was arrested on the Casco Bay Bridge by Officer Richard Mearn on a charge of violation of a protective order. Police said the residents were arguing about whether one of them had permission to be in an attic area of the apartment unit. People are locking all their doors, hiding under desks or in closets, et cetera. From my experience, the community members seem to get a lot out of the question and answer sessions and being able to ask a police officer who has been to one of these events and seeing community members doing the things we're going to ask them to do versus just a theoretical conversation about run, hide, fight. 11/21 at 6:06 p.m. 12/7 at 5:10 p.m. Montana Roy, 22, of Benton, was issued a summons on Maine Mall Road by Officer Michael Armstrong on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. South Portland emergency medical services responded to 47 calls from July 23-29. 5/26 at 11:37 p.m. Know where your exits are, especially if you work on a really high floor that's not on the ground floor and you don't have an immediate exit out to street level from your workspace. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 5/18 at 11:01 p.m.Shane Erskine, 20, of South Portland, was issued a summons on School Street by Officer Anthony Verville on a charge of violating conditions of release. We do train with Portland Fire AMR and there has been a major transition over the last few years for police departments and ambulance departments, where they will come and work in a warm zone. And so that is another way of making the situation better even if you're not going to go out and hunt down the active shooter. 11/19 at 8:13 p.m.Service call on Preble Street. 12/14 at 3:36 p.m. Water problem on Marcelle Avenue. Obviously our capacity is a little bit limited, but we're trying to increase it. The police are going to be coming into rooms very quickly looking for the shooter. 12/19 at 2:30 a.m.False alarm on Main Street. At that point, if you hear people knocking on the door, then it's pretty likely that it's the police. Advisory issued for Portland. 7/24 at 5:37 p.m. False alarm on Ocean Street. 12/7 at 6:36 p.m. Eric Martin, 56, of South Portland, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Michael Armstrong on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. And it's obviously easier if you've thought about that ahead of time. Christopher C. Randall, 18, of South Portland, was arrested on Western Avenue by Officer Steven Connors on charges of operating without a license and violation of conditional release. There have been incidents across the country where a good person with a weapon trying to take action and keep people safe is mistaken as the shooter by police or other members who are trying to stop the shooter. 1/26 at 1:20 p.m. Sprinkler activation with no fire, Main Street. 5/22 at 4:37 p.m.Shane Halacy, 45, of Portland, was arrested on Clinton Street by Officer Anthony Verville on a charge of violating conditions of release. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. 7/24 at 10:20 a.m. Kamil Suja, 24, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Maine Mall Road by Officer Rocco Navarro on a charge of operating with an expired registration. 5/28 at 4:56 p.m.Samantha R. Gonyer, 24, of South Portland, was arrested on Ridgeland Avenue by Officer Eric Young on a charge of domestic violence assault. But you need to let people know that you're in lockdown or lockout and you need to practice it a couple times so that people know what to do if that were to happen. 12/17 at 8:23 p.m. Megan Andersen, 40, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Cottage Road by Officer Geoffrey Edwards on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Search City of South Portland Police Department sex offender registries by name, location, and area. 12/14 at 12:11 p.m. Water problem on Osborne Avenue. So we need people to know that our immediate priority has to be stopping the shooter so that there aren't more and more injured people and then we are immediately going to transition and get them medical aid as quickly as possible. 2019 Police Department Annual Report; Law Enforcement Role and Authority And the other thing we're going to do is we're going to prioritize every other room first because there's already somebody in there. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. 1/31 at 10:41 a.m. 1/28 at 12:43 a.m. Christopher James Freeman, 21, of Buxton, was arrested on the Turnpike Spur by Officer David Stailing on a charge of operating under the influence. Integrity * Respect * Service * Fairness * Leadership. How do you communicate with them? Schools use lockout pretty frequently, where there maybe a police action or something happening nearby, but there's no reason to have school interrupted. There have been situations where people have done these events and they were going into bankruptcy or in a relationship that was ending and then you combine that with all of these other factors. 12/14 at 11:48 a.m. Water problem on Scamman Street. We kept getting more and more requests. Obviously you couldn't get away by running and hiding wasn't an option. A member of the far-right group Proud Boys was arrested in Portland Tuesday after he and another man allegedly attacked a man in June. Police descend on protesters in front of the Police Bureau North Precinct on a night following several demonstrations around the city on September 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. John Lamparski/SIPA USA/AP If there were to be an event and people do what we tell them, which is run, that's the first thing we're going to talk about. 12/14 at 1:21 p.m.Water problem on Myrtle (avenue or lane not noted). That should probably be enough for people to enact their active shooter response plan without waiting or going to check it out and be like, "Oh, what's happening?". Is there anything you can just sort of keep in mind since you can't do all the preparation that we talked about before as far as the site monitoring and things like that? Into or whatever may be an additional better hiding spot, like a classroom Unintentional smoke detector,..., if you have no other options to fight on Western Avenue 23, of south Portland police is. 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