February Police Activity Report

Photo Credit: Sanford Police Department

By: Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford 

In February, the Sanford Police Department received 2,995 calls for service, covering a range of incidents:

• Burglary (including motor vehicle): 10
• Theft: 36
• Assaults: 13
• Sex Offenses: 2
• Scams: 12
• Domestic Disturbances: 19
• Disturbances: 62
• 911 Hang-ups/Misdials: 76
• Animal Complaints: 78
• Mental Health Support Calls: 63

Arrests and summonses in February include:

• February 1: Police served a warrant and arrested a 43-year-old man from Sanford on Main St.
• February 2: A motor vehicle stop at the corner of Grove and Main St. led to a summons for a 41-year-old man from Alfred. The individual was charged with “OAS with Prior Suspension. Not OUI Warrant.”
• February 4: A disturbance call on Main St. led to the arrest of a 59-year-old man from Sanford. He was charged with “Criminal Trespassing with a Dangerous Weapon.”
• February 5: An animal complaint on Grammar Rd. led to the arrest of a 43-year-old woman from Sanford. She was charged with “Failure to provide necessary medical attention. Failure to provide proper shelter and humane conditions. Cruelty to animals.”
• February 7: Police served a warrant and arrested a 28-year-old man from Sanford on Dudley St.
• February 11: A report of shoplifting led to the arrest of a 34-year-old woman from Sanford. She was charged with “Theft By Unauthorized Taking Or Transfer.”
• February 13: A 53-year-old woman was charged with “Operating Under the Influence” after a motor vehicle accident caused property damage.
• February 18: A 25-year-old from East Waterboro was arrested on Country Club Rd. following a motor vehicle stop. He was charged with “Operating Under The Influence and Violating Condition Of Release.”
• February 20: A motor vehicle stop on Breton Ave. led to a summons being issued to a 34-year-old man from Sanford. He was charged with “Attaching False Plates.” The stop also led to the arrest of a 30-year-old from Sanford whose charges are “Warrant and Fugitive from Justice.”
• February 23: A 48-year-old woman from Sanford was charged with “Theft By Receiving Stolen Property” following a motor vehicle stop on Swetts Bridge Rd.

You can view the daily press logs for the month of February here: https://www.sanfordmaine.org/departments/police/daily_press_logs.php