Nine Arrested After Protest at Sen. Collins’ Office in Portland

January 27, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Portland, Maine

Nine people were arrested Tuesday afternoon after Portland Police responded to a protest at Senator Susan Collins’ office inside One Canal Plaza, police said.

Key Points

• Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

• Location: Sen. Collins’ office, 8th floor, One Canal Plaza, Portland

• Reported crowd size: Approximately 50 people

• Warning given: Protesters told they could be charged with Criminal Trespass if they did not disperse

• Outcome: Many left; nine remained and asked to be arrested

• Charges: Criminal Trespass

• Jail: Transported to the Cumberland County Jail

• Tip line: (207) 874-8575

• Text-a-tip: Text keyword PPDME to 847411

Incident Overview

Portland Police said officers responded to Senator Collins’ office on the eighth floor of One Canal Plaza after receiving a report of approximately 50 people protesting.

Police Response and Arrests

Police said the group was repeatedly warned that anyone who did not disperse could be charged with Criminal Trespass. After several warnings, many protesters left the building, while nine people remained and asked to be arrested, police said.

The following individuals were arrested, charged with Criminal Trespass, and transported to the Cumberland County Jail:

• Norman Allen, 65, of Portland

• Christine Dyke, 60, of Gorham

• Will Green, 44, of Peaks Island

• Robert Lerin, 51

• Annemarie Morse, 28, of Lewiston

• Eric Nathanson, 31, of Scarborough

• Jasa Porciello, 51, of Portland

• Allison Smith, 55, of S. Harpswell

• Doratha Yunger, 55, of Newcastle

How to Submit Tips or Information

Portland Police: (207) 874-8575

Text tips: Text PPDME and your message to 847411

Credit: Portland Police Department