Maine State Police

Officers in the Maine Capitol Police force were informed this week that their unit would eventually be folded into the much-larger state police. But a union official said officers are surprised and concerned about the shift.

According to the Castine Historical Society, staff discovered two unexploded black powder cannonballs dated to the War of 1812 in storage and alerted Maine State Police, who sent the bomb squad.

A Chelsea woman who says she was the victim of excessive force and unlawful arrest has filed suit against a Maine State Police trooper. This the second excessive force lawsuit filed against Maine State Police in the past month.

Maine State Police say Jacob Brown sped off during a traffic stop before crashing into some woods.

Twenty troopers graduated from Maine's police academy — the largest class in 25 years — marking a boost in recruitment and a renewed focus on public trust.

Nasib Aden was extradited to Maine last month. He has pleaded not guilty in the killing of 17-year-old Sahal Muridi.

Thirty-five year old Robert Smith has been charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. Twenty-seven-year old Mikayla Smith has been arrested on unrelated warrants.

The Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency says conditions are improving, but urges drivers to take precautions.

The crash happened early Thursday morning during wintry weather.

The Belgian Malinois Preacher became a K9 with the Maine State Police nearly three years ago. His handler, Sergeant Jonathan Russell, said Preacher was shot in the abdomen while chasing a suspect who was trying to flee.