City News Briefs
Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Riverside Street – 2/23/2025
On Sunday, February 23rd, at 7:25 p.m., Portland Police responded to a deadly crash near 654 Riverside Street. A car, driven by a 26-year-old Portland man, struck a 37-year-old Portland man who was walking in the roadway.
The victim was transported to Maine Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Portland Police Department and its Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident. Police have not filed charges at time of print.
Police Investigating Deaths Behind Riverside St. Hannaford – 2/10/2025
On Monday, February 10th, at approximately 7:42 a.m., Portland Police responded to a report of two unconscious males in the wooded area behind Hannaford on Riverside Street. Upon arrival police discovered a 57-year-old William Liese and 44-year-old Lee Thomas Johnson deceased. Police believe that both men are unhoused.
The department is now investigating the circumstances around these unattended deaths. The Office of the Chief Medical Examine will determine the cause and manner of death.
Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Brighton Avenue – 2/1/2025
On Saturday, February 1st, at 9:11 p.m., Portland Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident near Brighton Avenue and Highland Avenue. A car, driven by a 42-year-old South Portland woman, left the roadway and struck a tree.
First responders transported the victim to Maine Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries. The Portland Police Department and its Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident. They have not filed charges as of print.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have information to please call them at 207-874-8532 or 207-874-8575.
Crime Tip Line
Investigators urge anyone with any information that might assist in these or other investigations, to please contact them. You may provide information anonymously by calling and leaving a message on the department’s Crime Tip line at 207-874-8584, or text keyword “PPDME” along with your message to 847411 (TIP411).
