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Dispatchers and Sheriff’s Dept. Staffers Team Up to Help Out

Roger McGrath was hopeful. The 82-year-old Hiram resident saw an article in his local weekly paper about money that had been found. The article asked whoever might have lost the money to call the York County Sheriff’s office in Alfred. Mr. McGrath had been collecting bottles and cans by the roadside all last year, in hopes of surprising his wife with a new refrigerator to replace their aging one. He had saved about $500, but had somehow lost the money…

Arrests & Summonses: March 12-18, 2021

Friday, March 12, Sanford Police responding to a domestic disturbance at 7:00 a.m. on Ledgewood Ave. arrested a 36-year-old North Berwick resident for domestic violence aggravated assault and violating condition of release. The following day, our officers had five domestic disturbance calls, one of which, to a Main St. address, resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old Lebanon resident on charges of domestic violence assault, criminal mischief and assault. Among the other calls that day, they also issued warnings on…

Arrests & Summonses: March 5-11

On Friday, March 5, Sanford Police were called to High St. to assist another agency. A 32-year-old Sanford resident was arrested on a warrant. Saturday, March 6, after a call to Shaw St. for a domestic disturbance, officers arrested a 37-year-old Sanford resident on multiple charges, including domestic violence assault with a prior, violating condition of release, and unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, as well as an outstanding warrant. Responding to a disturbance call to Emery and Bowdoin Sts.…

Spring 2021 Road Postings

It's mud season! Several roads in Sanford and Springvale have been posted with weight limits through April 30. The complete list, with additional information, is here: https://www.sanfordmaine.org/vertical/sites/%7B9A3D3C8D-76EE-4CC5-B86E-C19FDBF5E473%7D/uploads/20210225_Sanford_Road_Posting_Notice(1).pdf. Map from the Public Works Department.

Police Log Highlights: February 26 – March 4

DateTimeLocationCall ReasonAction2/261:31aPerkins Ct.VandalismArrested 39-year-old Springvale resident: Violating condition of release, criminal mischief2/262:06pPatriots Ln.M/V accident - w/ 3 SFD unitsReport taken2/266:37pMain St.ShopliftingArrested 27-year-old Sanford resident: Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, violating condition of release2/268:04pMill St., SpringvaleDisturbanceArrested 26-year-old Springvale resident: Obstructing report of a crime2/2712:05pMayflower Dr.Stolen vehicleReport taken2/272:19pMain St.M/V accidentSummonsed 17-year-old juvenile: Attaching false plates2/277:03pHanson Ridge Rd. & Daniel Ln., SpringvaleM/V accidentReport taken2/277:31pShaw's Ridge Rd., SpringvaleM/V accidentServices rendered2/279:03pLebanon St.M/V accidentReport taken2/279:21pLebanon St.M/V accident - w/ EMSServices rendered2/282:48pLebanon & Kimball Sts.M/V stopWarning…

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