Category: Public Safety

Police Raid House on York Street

Police Raid House on York Street Photo: Lee Burnett From a press release Agents from multiple police agencies raided a house at 8 York St. Tuesday morning, detained 17 people and eventually arrested six people, one for aggravated drug trafficking, according to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. John Leroy Gray 44, of Sanford was charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking in fentanyl. Bail at York County Jail was set at $25,000 cash. Five others were charged with a variety…

Public Safety December Report

By Jordan Wilson Sanford Communications Coordinator Fire Department The Fire Department responded to 371 calls for service last month, including 268 EMS calls. Of these, 230 EMS calls were unrelated to vehicle accidents. Additionally, there were seven fires during the month, including one brush fire and one vehicle fire. Winter sees the highest number of home fires. The primary causes of winter fires are malfunctioning or improperly used heating systems such as furnaces, fireplaces, and space heaters. The Fire Department…

Exploring Maine’s Ice Safely, Enjoyably

Cutting a hole and measuring is the only sure way to know ice thickness Photo: John Henkelman By John Henkelman, Registered Maine Guide Maine’s lakes and ponds transform into winter playgrounds for activities like ice fishing, skating, and hiking this time of year. However, frozen waters demand caution and respect. Here’s a guide to ice safety to ensure your adventures remain safe and enjoyable. Ice formation and thickness: It takes about 15 days of sub-freezing temperatures to form one inch…

Next Steps for Fire Station Construction

Sanford Fire Department staff stand in front of the 'Future Home of Sanford Fire & EMS Springvale Station sign at the former Notre Dame Church site. Credit: Jordan Wilson By Jordan Wilson, City of Sanford Communication Coordinator Following the approval of a $42.5 million bond in the November 5th referendum, the City of Sanford is moving forward with the construction of two new fire stations: one in South Sanford (Headquarters) and one in Springvale (District). The city’s administration is working…

Smart Streetlights Getting Smarter

Photo: Clancy Law Group By Lee Burnett Wait times at traffic lights on Main Street should get shorter next year with the installation of new technology aimed at adjusting traffic throughout the corridor, according to City Manager Steve Buck. A federal Safe Routes for All grant is funding the acquisition of long-range cameras, mid-block sensors and software at 13 stoplights, Buck told city councilors Tuesday evening. The equipment would monitor not just the volume of traffic at stoplights, but traffic…