A Sanford man has been arrested after two underage South Portland girls reported they received tattoos from a man they met on the Internet. Rayvon Freeman of Sanford allegedly met the two girls—who are under 18—on the Web site, My Space. One girl is a teenager and one a pre-teen. He met them at an apartment and put a tattoo on each girl.

He is charged with Tattooing Without a License and Tattooing a Person less than 18 years of age.

MEDIA RELEASE

Release Date: August 30, 2010

On August 29, 2010, two local juvenile females reported that they had received tattoos from an adult male on August 25th. One of the females is a teenager and one is a pre-teen.

Maine law states that anyone performing tattoo work must be licensed, and it is also illegal to tattoo anyone under the age of 18. I feel it is important to notify and educate parents and their kids because in this particular case the juveniles and the suspect met on MySpace.

Within hours of their first on-line “chat”, the male drove to South Portland and put a tattoo on each girl knowing or believing that they were not 18 years of age. The incident occurred in an apartment; not a clean sanitized environment.

Following a brief investigation, Rayvon Freeman, 23, of Sanford, was arrested and charged with the following misdemeanor crimes:

Assault, Class D
Tattooing Without a License, Class E
Tattooing a Person less than 18 years of age, Class E

Bail was set at $3,000, unsecured. Freeman’s bail conditions include no contact with the
victims, and no use of possession of tattoo equipment.

These unlicensed tattoo artists are referred to as “scratchers” and they do not meet the standards set by the state. People should be aware that they are out there and beware of them. Should you want more specific information concerning this problem, I suggest you contact the Health Inspection Program at the Department of Health and Human Services. They can be reached at(207) 287-5671 or at http://www.maine.gov/healthinspection

From the Peoples United Methodist Church:

Saturday, September 11
Community Fair and Carnival at Peoples United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m. There will be games, crafts, face painting, and community displays on various
ways to be in mission in the community such as the Root Cellar. There will be pony
rides 11am-1pm provided by Heart & Horses Farm of Buxton for $5/ride. Everything
else is FREE, including food. Food will include hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and
lemonade. Come and bring the family. All welcome. 310 Broadway in South Portland
FMI http://www.peoplesumc.com 619-1509

Sunday, September 12
Startup of Children’s Sunday School at Peoples United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m.
New center-based curriculum, PowerXpress unit on Noah’s Ark will begin September
12 and includes music and movement, games, cooking, stories and crafts. Kids begin
worship with their parents or caregivers and then go downstairs with their teachers.
These classes are free and open to children ages 3-11. 310 Broadway in South Portland,
http://www.peoplesumc.com 749-5702.

Friday, September 24
Community Mission Dinner at Peoples United Methodist Church 6:00 p.m. We
will be serving Philly cheese steaks and mac & cheese for the main course with
suggested donation of $5 per person. The church’s first urban mission team who
served in Wilmington Delaware this summer will be talking about their experiences,
as well as mission trip plans for 2011. There will be child supervision with a video
for kids to watch during the presentation portion. 310 Broadway in South Portland,
http://www.peoplesumc.com 619-1509.

MEDIA RELEASE

Focus: OUI Enforcement

As a recipient of grant funding from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, the South Portland Police Department is ramping up its OUI enforcement efforts between now and the end of the Labor Day weekend. The department will be putting additional officers on the street, looking specifically for impaired drivers. Focused patrol details have been scheduled during the
above time period, along with at least one high visibility checkpoint.

Weekends and holidays can bring an increase in alcohol consumption and drunk driving, along with alcohol related crashes and deaths. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that an estimated 11,773 people died in drunk driving related crashes in 2008. This represents almost 1/3 of all total highway traffic fatalities for that year.

The decision to drink and drive can be a costly one, not only in terms of serious injuries or related deaths, but also to the offenders themselves. An OUI conviction can result in jail time
and expenses exceeding $7,000, including fines, towing charges, bail bonds, attorney fees, insurance increases, etc. The costs and potential tragedies associated with drinking and driving are too great. Whether you’ve had way too many or just one too many, it’s not worth the risk.

Saving lives on our roads is a top priority and we need everyone’s help to do it. The department is seeking the motoring public’s voluntary compliance and assistance in getting drunk drivers off the road. Below are a few suggestions to help drivers enjoy a safe and festive weekend or holiday, without jeopardizing their life and the lives of the others who may
be on the road:

Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and give that person your keys;
If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use
public transportation so you are sure to get home safely;
If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement;
And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

Mad Horse Theatre Company hosts “Family Fun Day, Yard and Craft Sale” today, Saturday, August 21 at The Hutchins School, 24 Mosher Street, Ferry Village in South Portland from 10am - 3pm.  For more info visit http://www.madhorse.com.

Floydz Boyz will be performing at Southern Maine Community College’s (SMCC) Light on the Point reception September 2, 5-7:30 PM. This will be a great way to support the tremendous growth of the college, network, drink beer, eat food and listen to jazz music from the Great American Songbook. Tickets are only $30. Click this link to purchase tickets: http://www.smccme.edu/about/campus-events/light-on-the-point.html. We hope you all can make it!

MEDIA RELEASE

Release Date: August 20, 2010

Release Time: 9:00 a.m.

79 Ocean Street, South Portland

At the above date and time, the South Portland Police responded to a caller’s report of two males creating a disturbance in the area of 79 Ocean Street.

When officers arrived, they located two males attempting to gain entry into the locked common area of an apartment building. The males were carrying surveying and construction equipment that was subsequently discovered to have been stolen from a nearby construction truck. They also had checks and other items just stolen from another nearby
vehicle. While the males were being detained, one made threats to intimidate a victim in an attempt to prevent them from filing a victim statement.

After gathering the facts of the matter and contacting the victims, officers arrested the two males and transported them to the Cumberland County Jail.

Adam Rice, 27 of Portland was charged with burglary to motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, and possession tools.

Eric White, 21, transient, was charged with burglary to motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, possession of burglar’s tools and tampering with a witness.

Both men were transported to Cumberland County Jail, and the case has been referred to the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

The receiving stolen property charges were charged as Class C felonies due to the value of the stolen items being in excess of $1000.00

The tampering with a witness charge was charged as a Class B felony due to the use of threats and intimidation toward a victim of a crime.

PRESS RELEASE FROM GOODWILL

Back-to-School Special: Good Deals = Good Deeds at Goodwill
As back-to-school shopping season kicks into high gear, families can stay on budget
SOUTH PORTLAND – It’s August, and that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. After a sizeable drop in back-to-school spending last year, the National Retail Federation reports that families with school-aged children are planning to spend, on average, $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics during this second-busiest shopping season of the year, up from $548.72 last year and $594.24 in 2008.
But with the economy still not out of the woods, parents also report that they are still concerned about sticking to a budget and making their dollar stretch as far as possible. Goodwill provides affordable back-to-school shopping that for many families will mean the difference between staying within budget and over spending. What’s more, families can rest easy knowing that by shopping at Goodwill — and bringing their used items along to donate — they are helping affect meaningful change in their own communities.
Earlier this year, Goodwill and its partners launched the Donate Movement, which encourages people to think about what they donate, where they donate, and how their donations affect others. When you donate to reputable organizations like Goodwill, you know your donation is going to provide opportunities for those in need in your own community. Eighty-three percent of Goodwill’s revenues fund job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience, or face other employment challenges. Goodwill programs strengthen communities and families, and promote independence and dignity for people who need it most. Citizens can help fund these programs two ways: by shopping at Goodwill stores and by donating their used items.
“Many parents are already clued in that Goodwill is a great place to shop for clothes, shoes and supplies while staying within their budgets,” said Michael Coughlin, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England.  “But even more important is that when you shop and donate at Goodwill stores, you’re investing in programs that help people right here in northern New England.”

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