The Wilton selectmen named their interim police chief and approve motions for state grant applications and a new smoke trailer for Wilton Fire Department.
Wilton Police Department
Ethan Kyes named interim police chief of Wilton
A decision on a permanent replacement for Heidi Wilcox will be made in six months.
Wilton residents arrested on fentanyl, crack cocaine charges
The arrests came after a two-month investigation by the Wilton Police Department.
Wilton Police Chief stepping down
Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox, who has been with the police department 11 years, is stepping down Nov. 1 to center her career goals in a job working for the state and focus on family.
Wilton Police Chief Wilcox leaving post Nov. 1
Police Chief Heidi Wilcox is stepping down from the position Nov. 1. to center her “career goals” and focus on her home and family.
Jay woman faces terrorizing charge
WILTON — A Jay woman was arrested Friday night on a charge of terrorizing with a firearm, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Molly Hinkel, 23, attempted to drive away from a residence in Wilton and others there didn’t think she was in a condition to drive, Wilcox said. Hinkel pulled out a firearm; no […]
Wilton hires police officer, appoints members to boards
WILTON — Justin Lowe of Wilton was hired Monday as a police officer, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. He replaces Tyler Fournier who left in August, she said. Lowe, a member of Wilton Fire Department, has worked for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. He will attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, […]
Wilton police charge juvenile, recover money taken from town office
WILTON — A local teenager was charged with taking more than $21,000 in cash and checks from the Town Office on Monday, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Tuesday. Police recovered all but $51 of the $2,800 in cash and a stack of checks valued at $18,900, she said. The 17-year-old apparently saw an opportunity to […]
Neighbor frees Wilton woman pinned under truck
WILTON — A local woman was pinned under her truck for over two hours Tuesday morning before a neighbor heard her screams for help. The woman was taken by medical helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with a leg injury and a possible pelvis injury, Wilton police officer Efra Becerra said. […]
Pistol, iPad taken from car break-ins in Wilton
WILTON — Wilton police say a semi-automatic pistol, an iPad and credit card were taken from two separate vehicle break-ins over the weekend. A 22-caliber Smith and Wesson semi-automatic pistol was taken from a vehicle parked at a residence on Maxwell Road some time over Friday night, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Some money, about […]