Two Missing Gardiner Juveniles Found Following Portland Traffic Stop

Portland Police officers successfully recovered two missing teenagers from Gardiner, and arrested a 39-year-old Anthony Hertzler of North Falmouth

Hertzler was arrested during a traffic stop in the early hours of Thursday, April 23, as officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 1100 Brighton Avenue.

The vehicle had three occupants. During the stop, officers detected the odor of alcohol and identified one passenger as Hertzler. He was found to be in violation of his conditions of release and was arrested and charged with Violating Conditions of Release. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail.

The other two occupants — a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old female — were determined to be missing juveniles from Gardiner. The Gardiner Police Department was contacted and responded to the scene to take custody of the teenagers.

Portland Police are commending the officers involved for their quick actions that led to the safe recovery of the two juveniles.

Anyone with information related to this case or any other is encouraged to contact the Portland Police Department at 207-874-8575.