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Arrests & Summonses: June 1-14, 2022

Wednesday, June 1: A 28-year-old Sanford resident was arrested following a motor vehicle stop on Breary Ave. The charges were failing to stop for an officer, and endangering the welfare of a child. Thursday, June 2: A 37-year-old Sanford resident was taken into custody on High St., as a fugitive from justice with an outstanding warrant, while Sanford Police were assisting another agency. Saturday, June 4: A 27-year-old Sanford resident was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault, following…

Sanford PD uses Grants to Shift its Focus to Community Policing

In Three Years, Sanford Police Department’s Mental Health Unit Has Received $330,000 From Outside Sources Press Release On July 1, 2022, the Sanford Police Department will receive a $125,000 COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant. The grant will be used to put a second officer in the department’s Mental Health Unit (MHU). Sanford’s MHU provides aid and resources for those experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder (SUD), and mental health crises. The Unit currently consists of Community Outreach Officer Colleen Adams…

Arrests & Summonses: May 16-31, 2022

Monday, May 16: A 43-year-old Lyman resident was taken into custody on Cheney St. in Springvale, on a warrant. Tuesday, May 17: A warrant being served on Main St. led to a 33-year-old Sanford resident being arrested for failure to appear in court on a criminal summons. A motor vehicle complaint on Jagger Mill Rd. resulted in a 34-year-old Sanford resident being taken into custody on two outstanding warrants, plus operating after habitual offender revocation with a prior, and violating…

Fire Department Log: May 16-31, 2022

Fires There were three fires in Sanford in the second half of May. In each case, all units and mutual aid responded. On the 22nd, an early morning fire on Kimball St. started when leaves were ignited by a short from an extension cord. May 25, Kimball St. was the scene of a building fire, this time from a battery charger in an apartment. There were no injuries. A deck fire on State St. May 26th was started by smoking…

Arrests & Summonses: May 1-15, 2022

Sunday, May 1: A 38-year-old Sanford resident was arrested for violating condition of released, after a disturbance on Emery St. Tuesday, May 3: An animal complaint on York St. led to a 36-year-old Sanford resident being summonsed for unvaccinated dog, keeping a nuisance dog, keeping an unlicensed dog, and allowing a dog to be at large. On North St., a 32-year-old resident of Mercer was taken into custody on three outstanding warrants. Thursday, May 5: Lebanon Police summonsed a 25-year-old…

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