Westbrook Maine Police Department

06/07/2026

Westbrook PD was well-represented last week at the Westbrook Community Night at the Portland Sea Dogs game. Corporal Zipporah Velasco, Officer Brett Morava and Officer Marcus Doucette represented the PD. As you'll see, Officer Morava even made a new friend. In addition, several officers were able to attend with their families and enjoyed watching the Sea Dogs win big!

06/07/2026

And that's a wrap! Thanks to everyone who turned out at Together Days - we'll see you next year!

06/06/2026

WESTBROOK TOGETHER DAYS INFORMATION

The annual Westbrook Together Days festival continues today. A few things that we want to let every know about.

The parade is this morning. To facilitate the parade, Bridge Street will be closed between Dodge Street and Brown Street starting at 9:30 AM. The entire parade route (Bridge Street from Dodge Street to Main Street, and Main Street from Mechanic Street to Capt. Hartley Drive) will close at 9:50 AM and remain closed until the parade is over. The parade route will also be marked as no parking for the morning.

With thousands of people attending the festival, we remind motorists to drive slowly and cautiously through the area and to be alert. We ask that pedestrians use the marked crosswalks.

This is a family event, and we ask that everyone attending please respect that. Westbrook PD will have officers detailed to the event to ensure that it is a fun and safe event for all. We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

06/05/2026

Our condolences to Sgt. Stephenson and his family over the loss of K9 Zak. Rest in Peace K9 Zak!

06/05/2026

WESTBROOK TOGETHER DAYS INFORMATION

Today and tomorrow is the annual Westbrook Together Days festival. A few things that we want to let every know about.

The parade is Saturday morning. To facilitate the parade, Bridge Street will be closed between Dodge Street and Brown Street starting at 9:30 AM. The entire parade route (Bridge Street from Dodge Street to Main Street, and Main Street from Mechanic Street to Capt. Hartley Drive) will close at 9:50 AM and remain closed until the parade is over. The parade route will also be marked as no parking for the morning.

With thousands of people attending the festival, we remind motorists to drive slowly and cautiously through the area and to be alert. We ask that pedestrians use the marked crosswalks.

This is a family event, and we ask that everyone attending please respect that. Westbrook PD will have officers detailed to the event to ensure that it is a fun and safe event for all. We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

06/04/2026

Great collaboration between our officers, agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and officers from the Portland Maine Police Department to get this large amount of drugs off our streets!

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370

WESTBROOK, MAINE

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of a Westbrook man and a Bridgton woman for aggravated drug trafficking charges.

ARRESTED:

Amanuel A. Sentayehu, 29, of Westbrook charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs (Co***ne Base)

Aria A. Pomerleau, 30, of Bridgton charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs (Co***ne Base), Falsifying Physical Evidence, as well as two outstanding arrest warrants (failure to appear).

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, agents from MDEA’s Cumberland District Task Force initiated an investigation into a hotel at the Portland/Westbrook line. Agents had received information from the public stating there was suspected drug trafficking at that location.

MDEA agents coordinated with members of the Westbrook Police Department as well as the Portland Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU). While monitoring the area, two individuals were identified as they entered a vehicle and left the location. Westbrook Police subsequently stopped the vehicle on Larrabee Road in Westbrook.

A roadside investigation was initiated, and several suspicious items were observed in plain view. Agents and Westbrook Police located and seized 363 grams of suspected Co***ne Base (Crack), approximately $20,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds, as well as several other items indicative of drug trafficking. Co***ne Base (Crack) currently sells for between $80.00-$120.00 per gram on the street.

Amanuel Sentayehu was arrested during the traffic stop and transported to the Cumberland County Jail where he is being held on $15,000.00 cash bail. Sentayehu is expected to make his first appearance in court on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Aria Pomerleau was also arrested and transported to the Cumberland County Jail where she is being held on $32,500.00 cash bail. Pomerleau is expected to make her first appearance in court on Friday, May 29, 2026.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

06/02/2026

The Westbrook Police Department is seeking the public's help identifying the motorcycle operator pictured here. In incidents on 05/22/26 and 06/01/2026, officers have attempted to stop the driver for both high-speed and dangerous driving. On both dates, the operator has failed to stop and driven dangerously to elude officers.

Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Sergeant Brian Grasser at 207-854-0644 x2511 or [email protected]

06/01/2026

WESTBROOK TOGETHER DAYS INFORMATION

This Friday and Saturday is the annual Westbrook Together Days festival. A few things that we want to let every know about.

The parade is Saturday morning. To facilitate the parade, Bridge Street will be closed between Dodge Street and Brown Street starting at 9:30 AM. The entire parade route (Bridge Street from Dodge Street to Main Street, and Main Street from Mechanic Street to Capt. Hartley Drive) will close at 9:50 AM and remain closed until the parade is over. The parade route will also be marked as no parking for the morning.

With thousands of people attending the festival, we remind motorists to drive slowly and cautiously through the area and to be alert. We ask that pedestrians use the marked crosswalks.

This is a family event, and we ask that everyone attending please respect that. Westbrook PD will have officers detailed to the event to ensure that it is a fun and safe event for all. We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

05/29/2026

2025 Chief Pierre Harnois Employee of the Year - Corporal Nick Wrigley

The Westbrook Police Department is proud to recognize Corporal Nick Wrigley as our Chief Pierre Harnois Employee of the Year! Corporal Wrigley served as an Acting Patrol Sergeant for 2025. He performed great in this role, supervising several critical incidents and building a strong, cohesive patrol unit. It was not uncommon to find officers who wanted to work overtime on Corporal Wrigley's shift because they would have the opportunity to work with him.

Corporal Wrigley became a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and Forensic Phlebotomist, both of which are demanding positions requiring a lot of work, training, and ongoing requirements. These efforts greatly aid us in our impaired driving enforcement, of which Corporal Wrigley is a leader in.

Corporal Wrigley stepped up countless times to take open shifts to help fill critical staffing needs and spare other officers from order-ins. Corporal Wrigley was a leader and key performer throughout the year. Congratulations Corporal Wrigley!

05/29/2026

We are pleased to report that the missing juvenile has been located and they are safe! Thank you to everyone for helping get the word out and keeping an eye out for her.