FARMINGTON — Police arrested a second man Sunday on a charge of aggravated trafficking of drugs in downtown Farmington. Jonathan Toothaker, 22, was arrested Jan. 21 on the felony charge and an additional misdemeanor charge of violating conditions of release, Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck said. Toothaker’s arrest stems from an arrest on Jan. 12 […]
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Richards joins Farmington police, leaves Rangeley police
Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck, right, welcomes Jacob Richards, left, to the department Tuesday. Richards, currently a full-time police officer in Rangeley, will work his notice and start in Farmington on Oct. 12. FARMINGTON — Selectmen approved the hiring of a Rangeley police officer and spending $30,000 for reimbursement of training for the new officer. […]
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Farmington police propose K-9 program for drug detection
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department has proposed renewing a K-9 program specifically for drug detection. Police Chief Jack Peck and officer Michael Lyman presented their proposal to the Board of Selectmen last week. The board tabled a vote until more information on insurance and liability for the dog is obtained. As Maine faces a heroin […]
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Farmington board accepts forfeit assets
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Tuesday to accept a state grant and drug forfeiture assets for the Farmington Police Department. The department will keep 20 firearms and a 2006 Honda Accord confiscated during a drug arrest in July 2016, Police Chief Jack Peck said. The vehicle was stopped by police as it […]
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Farmington police name employees of the year, quarter
FARMINGTON — For the second year in a row, police officer Michael Lyman has been named Farmington Police Department’s Employee of the Year. During the past year, Lyman took the responsibility of training coordinator for the department while also serving as the primary field training officer, Chief Jack Peck said in a news release. Lyman […]
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Farmington chief serving with Maine Chiefs of Police Association
FARMINGTON — Police Chief Jack Peck was recently elected to serve as sergeant at arms for the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. “I’m humbled and proud to be considered and elected,” Peck said. The position starts three years of grooming to prepare Peck to be president of the association. After serving as sergeant at arms, […]
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Farmington police cruiser damaged in accident
FARMINGTON — A police cruiser was damaged Wednesday evening when an officer attempted to make a U-turn and didn’t see a vehicle traveling behind him, Police Chief Jack Peck said. Officer Kevin Lemay, 28, was driving west on U.S. Routes 2 and 4, also known as the Wilton Road, near Irving’s Big Stop at about 6 […]
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Michael Lyman named Farmington Police Department employee of the year
FARMINGTON — Local police officer Michael Lyman has been named the department’s Employee of the Year for 2015. Lyman was acknowledged for his work on an investigation of a complex drug case and other successful investigations and convictions, Police Chief Jack Peck said in a letter to Lyman. Lyman’s traffic enforcement efforts were also mentioned. […]
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Chief: UMF M-16s for emergency use only
FARMINGTON — Seven M-16 rifles remain safely stored at the University of Maine at Farmington Campus Police Department as they have since arriving there two years ago. “They have never left the station,” UMF police Chief Brock Caton said. “They are here for emergency situations only. Fortunately, the department has not had to use them.” […]
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Farmington police officers selected employee of the year, quarter
FARMINGTON — Farmington police officer Bridgette Gilbert has been selected the Department’s Employee of the Year, according to police Chief Jack Peck. Gilbert has volunteered to serve as School Resource Officer at Mt. Blue High School for the past 10 years, Peck said in a release. “Throughout those years, you have created a feeling of […]