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Arrests & Summonses: September 19-25

On Sunday, September 19, there were no arrests or summonses. Among the calls that day were a disturbance on Main St., vandalism reports on Summer St. in Springvale as well as on River St., and a drug incident on Main St. Monday, September 20, there were no arrests or summonses. Sanford officers were kept busy with a number of calls, including terrorizing/threatening on Amherst St., an assault on State St., and an intoxicated/incapacitated person on Pioneer Ave. Peace was restored…

Arrests & Summonses: September 12-18

On Sunday, September 12, Sanford Police, responding to a shoplifting call on Main St. at 3:28 a.m., summonsed a 22-year-old Springvale resident for theft and criminal trespass. That night, a disturbance on Main St. led to the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile for refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and assault on an officer. Monday, September 13, there were no arrests or summonses. Among the many calls that day, were a stolen vehicle on St. Ignatius St., animal complaints…

Fire Department Log: September 5-11

Fires On Thursday, September 9, multiple units responded to a grease fire at the Springvale Publick House, 481 Main St. It was extinguished with minimal damage. The restaurant remained closed until the unit could be cleaned and inspected. Other Incidents On Friday, September 10, firefighters responded to a call on June St. for a car locked with keys and child inside. There were no life safety concerns, and the owner was assisted with opening. There was also a call during…

Arrests & Summonses: September 5-11

On Sunday, September 5, there were no arrests or summonses. Among the calls that day were an intoxicated/incapacitated person on Lebanon St., an animal complaint on Stilson St., an emotionally disturbed person on Brook St. and a violation of protective order on School St. Another violation of a protective order was investigated Monday, September 6, on Nason St. Services were rendered to a victim of terrorizing/threatening on Twombley Rd., as well as a victim of harassment on High St. No…

Police Department Update

Members of the Sanford Police Department met with the City Council's Public Safety Subcommittee on September 14 to give an update on the Department's recent activities. Detective Allen Commended: Chief Craig Andersen recognized Detective Everett Allen for an event that occurred on August 20. Detective Allen and Fire Chief Steve Benotti were travelling through Berwick when they saw a man signaling for help. The man was in cardiac arrest and they performed CPR until an ambulance could arrive. Systems: Chief…

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