PARIS — Richard R. Jackson, 48, of King Hill Road in Paris was indicted Oct. 16 on charges of possessing more than a pound of marijuana and cultivating 100 or more marijuana plants. The charges come more than a year after police seized 18 pounds of marijuana and 173 plants from two King Hill residences in […]
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Paris Police Chief Michael Madden leaving post
PARIS — Paris Police Chief Michael Madden believes he’s accomplished enough in two years to not feel too much regret when he sees the town fade behind him in his rearview mirror. He has officially put in his notice and his last day of work will be Wednesday, Oct. 7, when his contract expires. “I am […]
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Firefighter Creps given green light to run for selectman
PARIS — Even though the majority of selectmen believe the town policy regarding employees running for elected office isn’t clear, part-time firefighter Zachary Creps will be able to because the town’s attorney gave him the green light. The issue was previously brought up by Creps’ opponent, Planning Board member Mike Risica, and was addressed at Wednesday’s […]
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Paris residents question town officials after police chief suspension
PARIS — Residents on Monday pressed town officials for details of police Chief Michael Madden’s license suspension in the first public meeting since he pleaded guilty to drunken driving. William Merrill commended the chief’s job performance, but was bewildered why he hadn’t lost his job. “I’d be fired if I couldn’t drive down the road,” Merrill […]
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Paris police chief gets fine and license suspension after OUI guilty plea
PORTLAND — Embattled Paris police Chief Michael Madden pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating under the influence and later said his behavior was a “horrible act of bad judgment.” Madden, 50, of Harrison, appeared in Cumberland County Unified Court with his attorney, Matthew Nichols, where he conferred with prosecutors before reaching the plea deal Tuesday afternoon. […]
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Paris police chief’s license suspended
PORTLAND — Paris police Chief Michael Madden’s motion to overturn his driver’s license suspension was denied Monday morning during an administrative hearing before the Department of Motor Vehicles. His license will be suspended for 150 days starting Wednesday. In November, Madden was charged with operating under the influence and the automatic license suspension was stayed […]
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Paris police chief faces license suspension, OUI conference next week
PORTLAND — An administrative hearing scheduled for Monday in Portland will determine whether Paris Police Chief Michael Madden will keep his driver’s license. He’s been driving unrestricted since his Operating Under the Influence arrest in November. The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, at the Portland Bureau of Motor Vehicles at […]
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Police chief bolsters department, warns drug dealers that ‘Your days are numbered’
PARIS — More than half a year after taking over a turbulent department, Paris police Chief Michael Madden said a renewed force will make drug trafficking its top priority. “If you set up shop and are selling drugs in Paris, your days are numbered,” Madden said. Hired last October, Madden told selectmen Tuesday night that […]
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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 […]
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Madden to be named Chief of Police in Paris; confirmation expected tonight
PARIS — Michael P. Madden of Shelton, Conn., will be named police chief for the town of Paris. Paris Town Manager Amy Bernard will ask the Board of Selectmen to confirm Madden at Monday’s meeting, according to a release from the town. Madden serves as captain and second-in-command for the Shelton Police Department, where he […]