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March 5, 2026, According to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, at approximately 12:49 AM, Old Orchard Beach Police Officers conducting proactive traffic enforcement initiated a motor vehicle stop. Officers identified the vehicle operator as Joshua A. Poissant, 38, of Arundel, Maine. A subsequent investigation revealed that Poissant was currently on two sets of bail conditions. Officers requested that a K-9 respond to the location to conduct a drug sniff of the vehicle.

March 2, 2026, According to officials, on February 13th, Old Orchard Police were called to a residence of reports of a physical altercation between two males. Upon arrival, officers found a male who had sustained severe trauma to his face; the individual was bleeding from their mouth and was missing several of their teeth. Following a brief “investigation”, Old Orchard Police arrested 51 year old Adam Goodwin. Goodwin was brought to the York County Jail at approximately 3:45

February 27, 2026, According to reports, a man was allegedly bit in the face by a dog earlier today inside Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center. Multiple witnesses allege an individual, (who we will refer to as male #1) who frequents SOH, entered the building and appeared "high on drugs". Witnesses allege once inside, male #1 then approached another individual (male #2) who had a dog. Witnesses also expressed that like male #1, male #2 and his dog, are also frequent visitors at

February 13, 2026, According to the Biddeford Fire Department, at "approximately 03:05am on the morning of February 7th, one of the on-duty Biddeford Fire Department members smelled smoke on the 2nd floor area of the Central Fire Station. During the investigation for the source of the smoke, the member found a small fire inside the clean kitchen towel stainless steel bin in the kitchen. The fire was quickly extinguished using water from the kitchen sink and a fire extinguishe

"...the fire originated from an electrical outlet issue, which caused extensive fire damage within the garage structure" - Maine State Fire Marshal February 4, 2026, Below is the release from the State Fire Marshal’s office regrading the fire that took place on February 2 at 297 Elm: On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Biddeford Fire Department responded to a report of a possible working fire at 297 Elm Street. Upon arrival, units located a garage wi

February 3, 2026, The Biddeford Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at the former Sleepy Hollow Motel, located at 297 Elm Street, at approximately 8:26 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The Biddeford Regional Communications Center received the initial 911 call at 8:26 a.m., with the first unit arriving on scene at 8:30 a.m. Heavy smoke and fire were visible from a 30-by-40-foot, one-and-a-half-story garage that was attached to a single-story motel-style building. Fir

January 26, 2026 we have confirmed there is currently a large police presence on Alfred Street and the corner of Marshall Avenue. Footage by the Biddeford Buzz Officers have blocked off Alfred Street at the Graham Street extension intersection. PLEASE NOTE - Biddeford Police Department are the officers on the scene and have indicated that this is not an Immigration and Customs Enforcement situation; this is a Biddeford issue being handled by city police. An officer was observ

January 16, 2026, Below is the statement we just received from Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain regarding reports of potential Federal Immigration Enforcement: "In recent days, reports of possible federal immigration enforcement activity in Maine have raised understandable anxiety, questions, and fear for some residents, families, and businesses in Biddeford. We recognize that uncertainty of this nature can be deeply unsettling, particularly when information is incomplete or e

📰BIDDEFORD | When ICE comes to Biddeford “What action will you take to protect the safety, dignity, and the rights of the residents of Biddeford if the federal government conducts raids and or actions against community members such as the actions we've seen take place in other cities?” January 15, 2026, Yesterday Governor Janet Mills issued a public statement addressing what her administration believes is about to be an increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo

📰BIDDEFORD | Councilors Praise Police Chief for Partnering with City of Saco | Council Approves Contract “We miss too many opportunities to work with our neighbors from Saco… I offer praise to you and your team for working with them.” Jacob Pierson, Ward 6 Councilor January 6, 2026, At tonight's city council meeting, Biddeford Police Chief JoAnne Fisk asked City Councilors to approve a contract between the City of Saco and City of Biddeford pertaining to the purchase of new

December 17, 2025, According to a press relase from the Biddeford Police Department, On December 16, 2025, at approximately 8:34 PM, Biddeford Police officers came in contact with Douglas King, 37, of Biddeford. King had seven (7) active warrants and was arrested without incident. Douglas King King’s warrants were for as follows: Warrant #1, NO BAIL Eluding an Officer (Class C) Violating Conditions of Release x2 (Class E) Driving to Endanger (Class E) Warrant #2, NO BAIL Dome

How shame, misinformation, and online “experts” make a medical crisis worse—and what real compassion looks like. By Sean Mckenna Every so often on Facebook, someone feels spiritually summoned to explain addiction to the masses. These are usually the same folks who believe WebMD diagnoses can be cured by “rubbing a little dirt on it.” And the most popular Facebook theory of all time? “Addiction is just a choice.” Now, don’t get me wrong— I once thought people chose their probl

-NO DANGER TO THE PUBLIC- November 19, 2025, Biddeford Police Officers and Biddeford Police Department Crime Scene Unit, have been on the scene of an incident that took place at 13 Oak Street earlier this evening. Neighbors described hearing a loud sound and then seeing emergency vehicles respond to the residence. Later in then evening a body was seen being removed from the home. No more details have been released at this time. Police have confirmed there is currently no dang

📰BIDDEFORD | GRANITE STREET INCIDENT FULLY CONFIRMED - WE WERE CORRECT ICE was not present, full release below: Via Biddeford Police Department, On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM, a Biddeford police officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The operator, who initially provided a false name, fled in the vehicle. Officers were able to positively identify the operator as Harley Winchenbach, 33, of Biddeford. Officers learned that Winchenbach

November 9, 2025, Early this morning we recieved reports from multiple residents of a heavy police presence on or near Granite Street by Atlantic Avenue. Reports of the incident included the alleged presence of police cruisers, emergency vehicles, K-9 Units, incident command and "army style vehicles". Individuals also alleged that the area was blocked off from the public exiting or entering the area. Upon further investigation we have confirmed the Arrests of both Harley Winc

📰BIDDEFORD | Building Fire | Morin Street November 9, 2025, According to reports, The Biddeford Fire Department is currently on scene in the area of Morin Street, for a working building fire. It is reported to be fire in an "exhaust system of the building". As of the now it is considered a "small fire", but because of the contents of the building, several departments are on scene out of an abundance of caution. Authorities are asking individuals to please avoid the area. Cur

📰BIDDEFORD | $25,000 Bail | Arrest Made | Felony Warrants November 7, 2025, Early Friday morning at approximately 3:50 AM, Biddeford Police aresseted an Augusta man for two active felony warrants. Timothy Larsen The individual, Timothy Larsen, 36, of Augusta, was arrested and taken to York County Jail. The first warrant Larsen was aresseted for was for Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs (Class A) and Violating Conditions of Release (Class E). The second warrant was fo

November 3, 2025, Did you receive a suspicious invoice that appears to be from the City of Biddeford Planning Board? According to the Biddeford Police Department, that invoice is not real and is a scam. The Biddeford Police are asking residents TO NOT PAY that invoice. The City of Biddeford has been made aware of fraudulent attempts to extract money from Biddeford residents and businesses who have recently submitted applications to the Planning Board. In this scam, the victim