The new officers spent 18 weeks in training and studying.
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Philip Ray Morse Sr.
AUBURN — Philip Ray Morse Sr. of Readfield died Saturday, Aug. 11, at Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 1, 1937, the son of Burton R. Morse Sr. and Evelyn (Harmon) Morse. Phil and his sister, Beverly, grew up near Brownfield with Charles and Alice Baker, who […]
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Posted inOxford Hills, sj-web
Constitutional action to remove sheriffs is rare
PARIS — The constitutionally controlled process of removing a Maine sheriff from office has been launched multiple times over the years, but in most recorded cases — as now with Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant — the sheriffs have resigned or complaints have been dismissed before a governor could take action. The last time that […]
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Local police officers graduate
VASSALBORO — Maine’s 61 newest police officers recently graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The officers spent 18 weeks in study and training, and most will begin patrolling immediately. Among the many topics the officers studied were crime scene processing, emergency vehicle operation, first aid, traffic and criminal law, domestic violence and […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Five River Valley officers awarded for bravery
VASSALBORO — Five local police officers were recognized Wednesday by the Maine State Police for risking their lives to protect each other and their community last August to stop an armed and dangerous fugitive who tried to kill them in Mexico. Mexico officer Dean Benson and Trooper Paul Casey, a former Rumford officer, received bravery […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Former corrections officer backs away from guilty plea in Auburn
AUBURN — A former corrections officer from Auburn, who was prepared to plead guilty to a charge he violated bail by having contact with his victim, changed his mind Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Bret Butterfield, 23, of 56 East Waterman Road was expected to plead […]
Posted inRiver Valley, The Franklin Journal
Rumford board approves hiring utility police officer
RUMFORD — Selectmen approved hiring a utility police officer Thursday night following a short discussion with police Chief Stacy Carter. The board voted 3-0 to hire Lawrence Briggs of Rumford for the position. Selectman Frank DiConzo abstained from voting and Selectman Mark Belanger was absent. Carter said his budget approval allowed for the utility position […]
Posted inLocal & State
Committee cuts out ‘shoot-to-kill’ rule for Windham prison
AUGUSTA — A proposal that would have allowed the use of deadly force against any prisoners attempting an escape from the Maine Correctional Center in Windham was stripped from a bill Monday that makes other changes to the state’s Department of Corrections. In a 12-1 vote, the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee agreed […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Officer training at police academy resigns from Paris PD
PARIS — A town police officer has resigned two weeks into a training program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, Chief Michael Madden said. Timothy Libby, 44, informed the town of his decision to leave the department late Monday evening, Madden said. Libby’s decision to leave the department is not believed to have […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn Police K9 gets new vest
AUBURN — After three years on the force, K9 Dutch is getting new protective gear to keep him safe on the beat. The vest, which will be bullet- and stab-proof, is one of 16 awarded in New England by Vested Interest in K-9s with a $15,000 grant from the Petco Foundation. Although he was born […]