FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department is planning a full day of training on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at W.G. Mallett School. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and involves the scenario of an active-shooter incident, police Chief Jack Peck said. Farmington Fire and Rescue and NorthStar employees will also participate. […]
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Farmington man fails to stop for police roadblock, 3 charged with driving under the influence
FARMINGTON — Police say a Farmington man was arrested after he passed through a police roadblock and refused to stop Thursday evening. Richard Storer, 19, was “subsequently charged with failing to stop at a police roadblock, furnishing marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia,” Sgt. Edward Hastings IV of Farmington Police Department said in a news […]
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Dropped debit card leads to intruders
FARMINGTON — Thieves at the Octagon House on Saturday night didn’t leave their calling card, but something just as good — their debit card. The house, owned by the Farmington Historical Society, is at Perham and High streets. When a member noticed a door on the Perham Street side slightly open Tuesday, she went through […]
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Farmington police step up impaired driving patrols
FARMINGTON — The Police Department has conducted seven special drunken-driving patrols this year and will continue throughout the summer, according to a news release. So far, four drivers have been arrested for operating under the influence, according to the department. There will be more checkpoints around the community to deter motorists from driving while intoxicated. […]
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Police investigate burglary at Arkay in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person who stole numerous packs of cigarettes from Arkay Pizza on Farmington Falls Road on Saturday night. A male was spotted on the store’s security surveillance video. Anyone with information is asked to contact officer William Tanner of the Farmington Police Department at 207-778-6311. […]
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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 receive OUI enforcement grant, apply for equipment grant
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department is receiving a $20,000 grant to pay for patrols to enforce drunken-driving laws. The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday approved accepting the state grant administered by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety. The funds will be used to offset overtime for four-hour shifts, police Chief Jack Peck told the […]
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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 […]
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Farmington police patrol for speeders with $20,000 grant funding
FARMINGTON — Farmington Police Department officers will check for speeders during 140 special patrols in the coming year, thanks to a $20,000 federal grant from the Bureau of Highway Safety. The Board of Selectmen accepted the grant Tuesday. “The message the department wants to get out to the public is to please slow down,” police […]
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Farmington police to purchase new Tasers with grant funds
FARMINGTON — A $4,098 grant from the federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program will be used to purchase five new Tasers for the Police Department. The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday approved accepting the grant and purchasing the devices. The department will match the grant with $1,076 to cover the $5,174 cost, police Chief Jack […]