Commissioners denied Wainwright’s request, finding that hiring an attorney to defend himself against commissioners’ complaint was for “Sheriff Wainwright’s personal benefit and in that capacity solely.”
Christopher Wainwright
Sheriff Wainwright praises fairness of process that tried to remove him from office
Gov. Janet Mills rejected an attempt by Oxford County commissioners to remove him from office.
Advisory conclusion on Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
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 […]
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.
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright defends record in dismissal hearing
The hearing will resume Wednesday morning with testimony and closing arguments.
Hearing to consider removing Sheriff Wainwright from office is scheduled for April 22
After the hearing, Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander will provide a written report to the governor and make an advisory recommendation based on the evidence presented at the hearing and through documentation, after which Mills will make her decision.
Gov. Mills appoints former judge to oversee request to remove Oxford County sheriff
Following a public hearing, the governor will make her decision and the hearing officer’s report will become a public document.
Oxford County Sheriff Wainwright denies his conduct merits removal
The Oxford County Commission voted Wednesday to send the complaint to Gov. Janet Mills requesting Wainwright’s removal from office.
Working to expose scammers
As law enforcement officers, our agencies are committed to fighting crime. Some of the most abhorrent crimes being committed against our residents are being carried out by people who don’t live in our communities. Often they live out-of-state or overseas, and they will stop at nothing to steal money from their victims. Contact is made […]
Wainwright elected sheriff of Oxford County
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff-elect Christopher Wainwright said Wednesday evening that it “feels good to win” and he’s happy he and his boss, Sheriff James Theriault, “ran a good, clean race.” “He was a worthy opponent,” Wainwright said. “He and I work together, so I’m glad we were able to keep everything positive. It’s been […]