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SPD’s New Mental Health Unit Already Making an Impact

The Sanford Police Department’s new Mental Health Unit is being developed to respond to people in crisis situations. The Unit is comprised of Detective Colleen Adams, who is the Department’s new Community Outreach Coordinator, and York County’s OPTIONS  clinician Carly Flagg. (OPTIONS stands for Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety.) Although Ms. Flagg works throughout York County, she is based at the Sanford Police Department and is paid by Sweetser. She will work with the Unit to assist with…
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Fire Department Log: July 25 – August 7

Fires On July 26, there was a fire, which was kept small and contained by the automatic sprinkler system, at a Main St. facility. The alarm system alerted 911 of a problem and the Department responded with multiple units.  There was water damage from the sprinklers, but the fire damage was kept to a minimum due to its limited growth and spread before firefighters arrived and extinguished it. On August 1, Engine 1 responded to a small fire in a shed…
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The Animal Control Investigation Process

The recent seizure of a large number of animals from a Deering Neighborhood Rd. residence brought up many questions about the process by which complaints about abuse and neglect of animals are handled. Sanford’s Animal Control Officer, Lauren Masellas, outlined it for us as follows: Animal Control receives a complaint/concern about an animal(s). The ACO attempts to make contact with the owner and see the animals to determine if there are any care concerns that need to be addressed. Most…
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Major Drug Bust in Sanford

MDEA Press Release The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Sanford Police announce the arrests of two Sanford people for Aggravated drug trafficking. Arrested: Scott Huff 40 of Sanford, Maine for Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine), and Eva Valley 30 of Sanford, Maine for Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine). The charges are aggravated due to the quantity of the drugs involved as well as the possession of a firearm in furtherance…
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Fire Department Log: July 18-24

There were no fires this week. Other incidents: On Sunday, July 18, a faulty electrical appliance on Shawmut Ave. caused excessive heat and scorching, but fortunately, it did not ignite. Engines 1 and 2 and four other units responded. Also that day, a tree fell between two houses on Jackson St. but did not hit power lines, and there were no injuries. Public service: On Monday, July 19, a gas smell was reported in an apartment on Hammond St. No…
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