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Mocha is Back Home!

Many Sanford residents have been anxiously following the story of Mocha, a 1 1/2 year old brown mini-labradoodle who went missing from her State St. home on January 6, not long after being adopted. Sanford Animal Control Officer Lauren Masellas and Maine Lost Dog Recovery (MLDR) volunteers followed up on tips from the public to track her down. The good news this week is that after 19 days out in the cold, Mocha was secured and returned to her family…
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Former State Legislature Candidate Indicted for Forgery

On December 5, 2022, the Maine Office of the Attorney General obtained a 15-count indictment against Matthew F. Toth of Sanford, for crimes allegedly committed in connection with his candidacy for the District 143 State Representative seat in the 2022 election. District 143 includes South Sanford and the west side south of Roberts St. In the indictment, Mr. Toth is charged with 13 counts of Aggravated Forgery, a class B felony. Each count is punishable by up to 10 years…
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Public Safety Subcommittee Notes January 2023

The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee met January 10, 2023. The members of the Subcommittee are Councilor Ayn Hanselmann (chair), Mayor Becky Brink and Councilor Jonathan Martell. On-Street Parking Issues: City Manager Steven Buck presented numerous photographs illustrating issues the City faces with vehicles and dumpsters in the right of way. Issues included unregistered vehicles, vehicles parked overnight where it is not allowed, dumpsters blocking sidewalks, cars parked on sidewalks, unattached trailers parked, junk and inoperable vehicles parked in the…
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Arrests and Summonses: December 16-31, 2022

Friday, December 16: A motor vehicle accident on Washington St. resulted in a 43-year-old Springvale resident being summonsed for operating after suspension with prior suspension (not OUI). Saturday, December 17: Officers responding to a disturbance on Rushton St. arrested a 27-year-old Lewiston resident on charges of operating under the influence (no test), assault and operating with a suspended registration. A motor vehicle stop at High St. and Hardscrabble Way resulted in an arrest, no details given. Sunday, December 18: Following…
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Arrests & Summonses: December 1-15, 2022

Thursday, December 1: A motor vehicle complaint on Main St. led to the arrest of a 63-year-old Sanford resident on charges of operating under the influence with a prior and operating while license suspended or revoked (OUI). Friday, December 2: A 32-year-old Sanford resident was taken into custody on Ida St. on two outstanding warrants. A vehicle crash at the intersection of High St. and Alfred Rd. resulted in a summons to a 33-year-old Sanford resident for operating after license…
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