David Hench

Portland Press Herald

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Published
April 1, 2013

Fugitive rapist returns to Mass. as ‘surreal’ story starts next chapter

Police recall being upset when Gary Irving disappeared, only to spend 34 years hiding in plain sight in Gorham.
Published
March 29, 2013

Relative of fugitive rapist tipped off authorities

After hiding for 34 years, convicted rapist Gary Irving will finally pay for his crimes. And one of his relatives made it happen.
Published
March 28, 2013

Rapist captured in Gorham after 35 years: ‘How did you find me?’

A flight from justice ended Wednesday for a serial rapist who hid in plain sight for decades.
Published
March 27, 2013

Committee grills corrections head on procedures

Corrections Commssioner Joseph Ponte on Wednesday was questioned by a legislative committee on his department’s internal affairs and use-of-force procedures.
Published
March 26, 2013

Lawmakers reject proposal to limit prisoners’ rights

The bill, supported by the Department of Corrections, would have barred prisoners from seeking protection from vindictive officers.
Published
March 26, 2013

Police identify Biddeford shooting victim

The Biddeford man was shot to death inside his car in the parking lot of the Parish Place Apartment complex, police said.
Published
March 25, 2013

Former S. Portland legislator pleads not guilty to assault, theft

Christopher Muse, a former Democratic representative from South Portland, was arrested Sunday after a woman reported the Friday night incident, police said.
Published
March 22, 2013

Rockport sex offender charged with assaulting teen

Arthur “Ron” Dodge, 54, is charged with gross sexual assault for an incident that allegedly happened last year at Dodge’s home.
Published
March 22, 2013

Mixup delayed police response to Greene boy’s death

Six-year-old Nathan Capponi was playing on his scooter when his father accidentally ran over him with a plow Wednesday.
Published
March 21, 2013

Portland police seek 2 in pellet-gun shooting of cab driver

The driver was hit in the face and neck with either BBs or pellets. He was treated by rescue workers at the scene but was not taken to the hospital.