I write to show support for Jim Theriault for Oxford County sheriff. I have known him my whole 52 years. Theriault’s integrity, honor, selflessness and work ethic more than qualify him for the job of sheriff. He has 40-plus years of experience in law enforcement, ending his time recently as chief of police in Mexico. […]
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Oxford County Democrats choose three candidates for sheriff
Chief Deputy Hart Daley, right, responds to a question Sunday at a caucus of the Oxford County Democrats at First Congregational Church in South Paris. Lt. Mike Ward is seated next to Daley. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) SOUTH PARIS – Oxford County Democrats named three candidates Sunday for Gov. Paul LePage to consider as he decides […]
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Retiring Mexico police chief reflects on law enforcement career
MEXICO — Police Chief Jim Theriault, whose last official day with the department is Jan. 10, reflected on a long law enforcement career that began in 1972 as a reserve officer for Rumford. “I’ve had a great career. I love law enforcement. You deal with some pretty, shaky people, but you also have some nice […]
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Mexico selectmen vote to postpone vote on COPS grant to Nov. 26
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday to wait until the end of November to decide whether to accept a $156,071 grant that would help fund the salary of a police officer for three years. On Sept. 28, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded grants totaling $656,071 […]
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Hodsdon named interim Mexico police chief
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen has named Lt. Roy Hodsdon interim police chief, replacing Jim Theriault, who will officially retire Jan. 10. Meanwhile, Theriault will continue to do administrative work for the department. Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Hodsdon following an executive session Sept. 24. Theriault, who has served as chief for the past […]