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Arthur Butts with State Police, Upper Gloucester, 1936

Arthur Butts with State Police, Upper Gloucester, 1936

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Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media

Arthur Butts of Portland, 17, was arrested by State Police Sergeant George O'Donnell after allegedly robbing a filling station of $30 with his accomplice Donald Stanley. Butts was also charged with assault on an officer with a dangerous weapon. The two were apprehended, after being identified by the filling station attendant.

This photograph appeared on the front page of the October 22nd, 1936 issue of the Portland Evening Express.


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