Maine lawmakers weigh proposals to beef up firearm storage, hold agreements

Maine lawmakers weigh proposals to beef up firearm storage, hold agreements

Under current law, it is a Class D crime to store a loaded firearm in a way that allows children under 16 to gain access to them without permission. (Photo by Creatas/ Getty Images Plus)Lawmakers held a public hearing Wednesday afternoon for a bipartisan proposal to protect people who enter into an agreement to hold firearms for someone else.  Rep. Vicki Doudera (D-Camden) introduced the legislation during a public hearing with the Legislature’s…

Firearm storage and property damage lead to charges in intimate partner violence investigation

A Norfolk County resident is facing charges following an intimate partner violence investigation that uncovered property damage and improper firearm storage. At approximately 1:37 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a reported mischief incident at a local residence. Upon arrival, officers found that an interaction between two individuals inside the home had resulted in damage to the p…