PARIS — The constitutionally controlled process of removing a Maine sheriff from office has been launched multiple times over the years, but in most recorded cases — as now with Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant — the sheriffs have resigned or complaints have been dismissed before a governor could take action. The last time that […]
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Sheriff Wayne Gallant solicited sex from employees, union official says
Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant solicited sex from at least two of his employees, according to an agent for the union that represents 23 sworn officers. Ray Cote, business agent for Teamsters Local 340, said he received the reports directly from the employees but declined to name them. In one instance, Gallant sent multiple sexually […]
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Speeding, fireworks concerns prompt police coverage proposal for Roxbury
ROXBURY — Concerns about an increasing number of drivers observed speeding on the newly-paved road at Roxbury Pond Village and fireworks use prompted selectmen to seek help from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Roxbury doesn’t have a fireworks ordinance; it relies on the state guidelines. Chairman John Sutton said at Tuesday night’s board meeting that they […]
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Police coverage proposal heats up Rumford discussion
RUMFORD — Passions flared Thursday night between selectmen and police Chief Stacy Carter over a request for a proposal from Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant for town police coverage. In the end, the board voted 4-1 to support seeking a proposal from Gallant. At the board’s meeting Aug. 21, Selectman Mark Belanger asked that a […]
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Oxford County Sheriff says coverage has improved
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said Thursday that there have been significant coverage improvements since a call-sharing agreement with Maine State Police was abandoned and a revised mutual aid agreement between county sheriff’s offices was implemented. Removing patrol coverage duplication, added resources and keeping calls for assistance local are some of the advantages […]
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Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to receive armored personnel carrier
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is planning to beef up its fleet of vehicles with a bulletproof, explosive-resistant armored personnel carrier, courtesy of the U.S. military. At its meeting Monday, Oxford County commissioners voted to accept the vehicle, which is being offered for free through the Pentagon’t Law Enforcement Support Office, which shifts […]