PARIS — The chairman of the Oxford County Democratic Committee said Friday that it will be “difficult” to schedule a caucus to select candidates to replace Sheriff Wayne Gallant before the end of the year. Gallant resigned from his position Wednesday amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving subordinate employees. Chief Deputy Hart Daley has been […]
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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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Oxford County Commission asks Paul LePage to remove Wayne Gallant
PARIS — After a four-hour executive session Tuesday, the Oxford County Commission voted unanimously to file a complaint with Gov. Paul LePage seeking the removal of Wayne Gallant from his position as Oxford County sheriff. According to the complaint, commissioners learned over the course of a three-week investigation that Gallant, “while in uniform and in […]
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Oxford County commissioners: No meeting planned with Sheriff Gallant
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners and their attorney have no plans to meet with Sheriff Wayne Gallant about the sexual harassment allegations he is facing, County Administrator Scott Cole said Thursday. Cole said commissioners will meet with their attorney, Bryan Dench, during an executive session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Oxford County […]
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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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Oxford County investigating Sheriff Wayne Gallant
PARIS — Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole confirmed Monday that the county is investigating Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant. An official of the union that represents 23 sworn officers of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office told the Portland Press Herald last Wednesday that Gallant made unwanted solicitations for sex to at least two of his […]
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Sheriff Wayne Gallant silent about accusations
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant on Friday declined to speak about accusations that he solicited sex from two employees and that he sent an explicit photo of himself to a deputy’s girlfriend. Reached late Friday afternoon, Gallant said that his attorney will be available to field questions about the matter next week. The […]
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Oxford County sheriff admits to sending lurid photo
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant has admitted to a news station that he sent a sexually explicit photo while in uniform. WGME reported Wednesday that the sheriff had admitted to reporters that he was the one pictured in the photo, which he had taken while in office. “I bring discredit to myself, to […]
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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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Paul LePage and sheriffs appear to reach accord
County sheriffs and Gov. Paul LePage have reached an understanding on how to handle federal immigration authorities’ requests to detain prisoners, apparently putting to rest weeks of speculation that the governor may try to oust uncooperative sheriffs from office. In a joint statement released from LePage’s office Wednesday, it was agreed that “county sheriffs play […]