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Six Biddeford businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors
The Biddeford Police Department has cited six local businesses for selling alcohol to minors. The police department issued the citations following underage drinking law compliance checks on Nov. 4 and 14 at 30 businesses across the city. Chief Roger Beaupre said the...
Drugged driving: Traffic stops changing in pot-legal states
DENVER, July 25 (UPI) -- Traffic stops are changing in states where marijuana -- either recreational or medical -- is legal. Now, when someone is pulled over for impaired driving, officers in some states might follow a new protocol that could include blood or...
I-Team: Officials report growing, dangerous trend of drivers impaired by multiple drugs
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- As Maine prepares for the roll out of retail marijuana and the opioid crisis rages on, drugged driving is a growing concern. Police said a deadly crash in Windham last November was caused by a tow truck that crossed the center line on Route 115,...
Volunteers get high to help officers detect impaired drivers
AUBURN (NEWS CENTER Maine) — With marijuana legal in Maine, police officers worry that more people will drive under the influence of the drug known for slowing reaction times. While the Maine Criminal Justice Academy presents officers with live, hands-on training...
Maine State Police seek money for training to fight black market marijuana
They are not seeking a cannabis blood-level threshold to gauge impaired driving, or a change to Maine's OUI law. Continue Reading
AAA hosts impaired driving summit
PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — AAA and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety hosted an "Impaired Driving Summit" in Portland Monday, gathering law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and highway safety officials to find the best practices for dealing with people...