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Fire Log October 10-23

Smoke and Fire On October 13, the crew of Engine 4 dealt with a mulch fire in a parking lot on Main St. Later that day, five units were called out to a report of a possible fire on International Dr. However, firefighters found only smoke, no fire. On the 16th, the smell of smoke on Kimball St. was determined to be from a tripped fuse in an electrical panel. Six units responded to that call, as well as mutual…

Walking Sanford Trails During Hunting Season

by Lawrence Furbish, Sanford Trails Committee Some people have asked about the safety of walking on the Sanford Trails system during hunting season. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Sanford has a "No Firearm Discharge Zone" where discharging a firearm is prohibited. It runs from the intersection of Routes 4 and 109 in South Sanford to the intersection of 109 with Deering Neighborhood Road in Springvale, and it extends for 3/4 of a mile on either side…

Arrests and Summonses: October 10-16

On Sunday, October 10, Sanford Police made no arrests and issued no summonses. There were multiple reports of vandalism that day, on Ridgeway Ave., Elm St., Charles St. and Mitchell St. Domestic disturbances on Paul St., School St., and Grove St. in Springvale also kept the Department busy. Monday, October 11, a summons was issued following a motor vehicle stop on North Ave. Officers also dealt with two calls for violation of protective orders, and a domestic disturbance on Nottingham…

Fire Department Log September 26-October 9

Fires A fire in a home on Pleasant St. on September 26 was found to be caused by a towel smoldering on a light bulb. Five units responded with mutual aid for backup. No injuries were reported and no residents were displaced. Five units responded to a cooking fire on Elm St. on October 1. Mutual aid was also called in for backup on that call. Fortunately, the blaze was confined to a container. There were two calls for unauthorized…

Arrests & Summonses: September 26-October 9

On Sunday, September 26, Sanford Police responding to a medical emergency on Main St. summonsed a 43-year-old Sanford resident for criminal trespass. Monday, September 27, a motor vehicle stop on Main St. in Springvale led to a 52-year-old Acton resident being summonsed for speeding 30+ mph over the limit. While serving a warrant on State St., a 23-year-old East Baldwin resident was taken into custody on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. Tuesday, September 28, Sanford officers responding…

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