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Arrests & Summonses: July 11-17

On Sunday, July 11, a summons was issued following a shoplifting call to a Main St. address. There were also two citations written that day following motor vehicle stops, on Main St. and Lebanon St. Monday, July 12, Sanford officers responding to a disturbance on Emerson St. summonsed a 43-year-old Sanford resident on an assault charge. Five citations for motor vehicle violations were written that day. On Tuesday, July 13, reports of assaults on Shaw St. and Roberts St. resulted…

Andersen Sworn In As Sanford’s New Police Chief

Following the recognition of retiring Police Chief Tom Connolly at the July 20 City Council meeting, City Manager Steven Buck described the lengthy process of selecting the Chief's replacement. A 22-Person Committee was appointed to provide input into the City’s and Department’s needs for the next Police Chief. The Committee, comprised of Police and Union representation, community members, City administration and Councilors, was polled on attributes desired in the next Chief, in addition to qualifications as a law enforcement officer.…

Police Chief Connolly Recognized For Service

The City Council this week expressed appreciation to retiring Police Chief Thomas P. Connolly, Jr. for his 14 years of service to the City. At the Council's meeting on July 20, Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio read a proclamation recognizing Chief Connolly for his 41 years in law enforcement. After serving in the military for six years, he was a US Capitol Police Officer for two years, and worked for the Prince George's County Police Department in Maryland for 25 years. He…

Fire Department Log: July 11-17

Fires: On July 13, Engine 5 responded to an unattended brush fire on Lefrancois Ln. The blaze covered about 100 square feet and was quickly brought under control. On July 17, the Department provided mutual aid to Lebanon for a structure fire. Other incidents: On Sunday, July 11, Sanford firefighters responded to a transmission fluid spill on Alfred Rd. The following day, a refrigerant leak from a rooftop HVAC unit on William Oscar Emery Dr. was investigated by crews on…

Fire Log: June 27-July 10

Fires: On June 28, Sanford Fire Department provided mutual assistance to the Rochester FD with a structure fire. On July 6, Engine 2 responded to a rubbish fire on Montreal St. Other incidents: Engine 4 was called to an arcing power line on Country Club Rd. #1 on June 28. On June 30, firefighters answered a call for a tree that had fallen onto a house on Bateman St. The following day, Engine 1 responded to a lightning strike on…

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