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Talk about getting to the scene of the crime, Lorry and I came out of a shop in downtown Freeport, Maine, a couple of weeks ago, to witness a police bust. Just as we exited the store, the police arrived -- obviously responding to a call -- and grabbed this fellow, put him up against the cruiser and frisked him. A second cop had a plastic shopping bag and was inspecting its contents. So I, being a good news guy, grabbed photos of the action. Moments after, another squad car arrived, and a lady officer, who appeared to be in charge, told her officers to "cuff him". Like, "Cuff 'im, Dano." By that time, Lorry and I were getting the evil eye from one of the policemen, so we scurried away. I have no idea if the guy was guilty, or was even charged, but I was tickled that I did get that on-the-spot photo of a bust. Never, in fifty-five years of writing for newspapers and magazines have I been that close to the scene of the crime. November 4, 2011
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