The following is the text of the advisory conclusions of retired Maine Supreme Court Justice Donald G. Alexander, who was asked by Gov. Janet Mills to preside over a hearing on the request by Oxford County commissioners to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from office. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics within the Standard […]
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Gov. Mills decides against removing Oxford County sheriff from office
The governor based her decision not to remove Christopher Wainwright from office on the recommendation of former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Homeless man charged with crashing police vehicles and shootout found not fit for court, again
Gary Porter’s defense attorney says he plans to file a motion for a competency evaluations.
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Lisa Keim seeks seat on Oxford County Board of Commissioners
She will be on the Republican ballot for the June 11 statewide primary elections.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Hearing for Paris shooting suspect postponed to Friday
Gary Porter kept nodding off during his court appearance via Zoom.
Posted inElections, Oxford Hills
David Duguay seeks open state Senate seat in Maine District 19
The Republican from Byron is a longtime Oxford County commissioner.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
11 officers on administrative leave after Paris chase, shooting
Gary Porter, facing multiple charges for stealing two police vehicles and firing at police, will make his first court appearance on Wednesday.
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Source to the Sea: Kayakers showcase the Crooked River’s natural filtration system
Four paddlers are in the midst of a six-day trip to bring attention to clean drinking water that flows into Sebago Lake.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 6, 2024
• David H. Anderson Jr., 38, of 247 Main St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release and unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 4:08 a.m. Friday, May 3, on Main Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Devan M. Barrows, 29, of 99 Waterford Road, Norway, on a charge of domestic […]
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Watch: Police arrest suspect after chase and gunfire on Route 117 in Paris
A witness describes a chaotic scene when a man in a hospital gown crashed a police car, shot at officers, took off in another police vehicle before crashing again and finally being apprehended by police.