TYNDALL, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota sheriff waited a whole minute after polls closed to fire a deputy who undid his re-election bid this week. Bon Homme County Sheriff Lenny Gramkow fired deputy sheriff Mark Maggs after Maggs defeated him by a vote of 878-331 in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Maggs posted his time-stamped […]
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James Theriault sworn in as Oxford County sheriff
Newly appointed Oxford County Sheriff James Theriault of Rumford has his badge pinned on Tuesday by his son, Shawn, at the county commissioners’ office in South Paris. Watching are James’ wife, Mary, and daughter, Jennifer. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) PARIS — James Theriault was sworn in as Oxford County sheriff Tuesday morning, surrounded by family, friends, […]
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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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Oxford County sheriff resigns amid accusations of sexual misconduct
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant resigned from his position Wednesday at around 4:30 p.m. amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving subordinate employees. The sheriff submitted a one-page letter of resignation to the Oxford County Commission and the office of Gov. Paul LePage effective immediately. According to Gallant’s attorney, Jim Martemucci of Portland, after […]
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Face Time: Sheriff Gallant, Vietnam vet
When Wayne Gallant is not busy being sheriff of Oxford County, he can often be found volunteering at veteran events. Gallant, who served in the Army during the Vietnam War, said he volunteers because it’s important to recognize our veterans and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make. This Veterans Day, Gallant is […]
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Androscoggin sheriff warns of scammer posing as a police lieutenant
Sheriff Eric Samson of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said a man has been calling local residents and identifying himself as Lt. Vance Berry in an attempt to scam people out of money. In a news release, Samson said the man has been calling people and telling them they missed jury duty and a warrant […]
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What you need to know
Waterford Board of Selectmen May 8, 2017 Waterford Town Office Letter to the sheriff What happened: Code Enforcement Officer Bill Haynes is drafting a memo of understanding to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, advising that residents have allocated money for more police presence in town. What it means: A deputy will be stationed […]
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Wilton Fish & Game Assoc. offering handgun trainings with Sheriff Nichols
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association will offer a basic hand gun training for people ages 21 and older, under the instruction of Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols. Participating students will undergo a four-hour training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at Wilton Fish & Game, on Route 2. Another […]
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Franklin County rescinds order for sheriff to reimburse county, shoes returned
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to rescind an order to have Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reimburse the county $170.37 for a mailing he sent to residents of the county’s unorganized territory. Commissioners took issue with Nichols on Dec. 20 for sending the mailing and buying four pairs of nonslip shoes, one pair each […]
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Franklin County Commissioners want sheriff to reimburse county
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to have the sheriff reimburse the county for $442.87 for four pairs of shoes and a mass mailing to unorganized territory residents. Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. was not at Tuesday’s meeting but said Wednesday he is appealing the decision at the next meeting Jan. 3. Commissioners took issue […]