PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff-elect Christopher Wainwright said Wednesday evening that it “feels good to win” and he’s happy he and his boss, Sheriff James Theriault, “ran a good, clean race.” “He was a worthy opponent,” Wainwright said. “He and I work together, so I’m glad we were able to keep everything positive. It’s been […]
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Theriault holds small lead over Wainwright for Oxford County Sheriff
PARIS — As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, acting Sheriff James Theriault of Rumford held a small lead over Chief Deputy Christopher Wainwright in the race for Oxford County sheriff. As of 11 p.m., the vote total was 7,954 for Theriault and 7,644 for Wainwright. Since early 2018, Theriault has served as acting sheriff in place of Wayne Gallant, […]
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FBI investigating Oxford County sheriff who sent explicit images, deputy testifies
The former Oxford County sheriff who resigned amid allegations he sexually harassed members of his department is under investigation by the FBI, which found that someone in the office had destroyed documents, hard drives and cellphone records, a sheriff’s department official testified. Chief Deputy Christopher Wainwright also testified that similar conduct against county workers could […]
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Commissioners hire adviser to sheriff
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners have hired a retired Maine State Police trooper to serve as senior adviser to the sheriff. County Administrator Scott Cole said commissioners voted after an executive session April 5 to authorize the execution of a contract for James Urquhart of Greene. “This hire was a request from [Sheriff James Theriault],” […]
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Jay man alleges civil rights violations against Gallant, county jails, state
By Steve Sherlock, Sun Journal AUBURN — A Jay man and his minor children have filed a notice of claim seeking $5 million in damages against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant and 17 other individuals and government or law enforcement agencies. Michael C. Marks claims Gallant, “in his individual and representative capacities, sexually assaulted […]
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Paul LePage appoints James Theriault as Oxford County sheriff
RUMFORD — Gov. Paul LePage has appointed former Mexico police chief James Theriault of Rumford to serve the remainder of Wayne Gallant’s term as Oxford County sheriff. Gallant resigned Dec. 6 after allegations surfaced that he had sexually harassed members of his department. Theriault retired in early 2014 after 20 years as Mexico’s police chief. “I know […]
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Oxford County Dems to nominate sheriff candidates
PARIS — The Oxford County Democratic Committee will caucus Sunday, Jan. 14, to select names to submit to Gov. Paul LePage for consideration for sheriff. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Only members of the Oxford County Democratic Committee can participate. The caucus is […]
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Sheriff Wayne Gallant ‘absolutely’ denies harassment claims
LEWISTON — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant “absolutely” denies any suggestion that he sexually harassed employees or threatened anyone with termination in connection with any solicitation for sex, his attorney said Wednesday. And, he is not considering stepping down from office, according to his legal counsel. On Wednesday Gallant’s attorney, Jim Martemucci of Portland, said […]
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Bomb threat at Bethel school one of many nationwide
BETHEL — A bomb threat sent electronically to a computer printer at Crescent Park Elementary School on Memorial Day has been termed a hoax, according to the Maine Information and Analysis Center. In an email to the school on Tuesday, the center said that in the past past 48 hours several entities nationwide have received […]
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Search continues for Byron man; dog returns home
BYRON — An extensive search for a 46-year-old man missing from his home at 38 Noyes Road entered its fifth day Monday without success, Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said. Derek Adams, 46, disappeared at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, along with Copper, his 2-year-old German shepherd mix, officials said. The dog showed up at the house […]