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Emergency Incidents
Report of possible unpermitted burn at residence
Fire
Birchwood Dr, Springvale, ME 04083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possibly unpermitted burn near Birchwood Drive in Springvale. The homeowner reportedly may have a permit, and the caller requested that the burn be checked.
House egged and rocks thrown at home on Jackson Street
Property Damage
Jackson St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a house on Jackson Street was egged and rocks were thrown at it. A suspect was reportedly seen leaving in a white pickup truck toward the Pioneer area.
Woman reports assault at home on Douglas Street
Assault Report
Douglas St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible assault on Douglas Street in Sanford. A caller said a woman came to her door, punched her twice in the face, made a statement about calling a social services agency, and then left in a black pickup truck toward Hanson Ridge Road. The caller remained at the house and requested to go to the hospital. The caller also reported a belief that another person may have arranged the assault to obtain drugs, and a black pickup truck registered to that person was mentioned.
Woman refuses to leave police station entrance
Disturbance
Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to move a woman who remained outside the police department after an earlier interaction and was supposed to leave about 10 minutes earlier.
Follow-up after person nearly hit by vehicle
Traffic
Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are asked to follow up with a person who was almost struck by a vehicle and wants either a phone call or an in-person visit. The person is reportedly working at a fast food restaurant on Main Street.
Youths arguing about alcohol at Shaw Street home
Disturbance
Shaw St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal disturbance near Shaw Street in Sanford involving several youths under 20 arguing about not wanting to drink. The caller reported yelling and screaming but said it was verbal only with no weapons involved.
Trespass complaint at Woolen Mill building
Break-In
Mill St, Sanford, ME 04083
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a trespass complaint at a business on Mill Street in Sanford involving about nine people reportedly jumping in and out of the building, with a white van also present.
Group repeatedly enters and exits building
Suspicious Activity
International Drive, Sanford, Maine 04073, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity near International Drive, where about nine people were reportedly repeatedly entering and leaving a building and a white van was dropping people off.
Driver in black Mercedes reported driving drunk
Substance Use
Country Club Rd & Country Club 1 Rd, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a black Mercedes reportedly driving erratically on Country Club Road, possibly due to alcohol use.
Man with dementia assaults caregivers at Beaver Hill
Assault Report
Beaver Hill Rd, Springvale, ME 04083
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a home near Beaver Hill Road in Springvale involving a man with severe dementia who was reportedly attacking caregivers and breaking windows. The man was said to have had a knife earlier, but it was believed no longer accessible. The scene was later reported under control.
Reckless van driving reported on High Street
Traffic
High St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a dark blue or black van driving recklessly all over the road near Mill Street and High Street in Sanford. The caller remained behind the vehicle while officers coordinated, and another related call was closed.
Unleashed dog reported at Little League field
Other Non-Crime Event
Prospect St, Sanford, ME 04083
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible animal complaint about an unleashed dog at a Little League field near Prospect Street in Springvale.
Single car crashes into ditch near Sanford
Traffic
Sanford, ME
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash into a ditch with airbag deployment. The driver is conscious and breathing, and fire and EMS are responding toward the Sanford area.
Outside burn reported on Seymour Street
Fire
Seymour St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to an outside burn on Seymour Street between two nearby homes. The caller reported the fire may have spread into nearby woods, and dispatch noted an active burn permit at one of the addresses.
Missing person located at Black Bear Auto
Missing Person
Main St, Springvale, ME 04083
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched the Beech Hill area for a missing person and later confirmed the male subject was found at a local auto shop. During the incident, shattered glass reportedly caused an eye injury, and the person was conscious and able to talk.
Search for missing elderly man in Sanford
Missing Person
Sanford, ME
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested a unit to assist with a possible search for a missing elderly man in Sanford.
Graffiti complaint at Benton Park
Property Damage
Roberts St, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested an offense report for possible graffiti at a park on Roberts Street in Sanford.
Officers check report of suspicious person on road
Suspicious Activity
Beaver Hill Rd, Sanford, ME 04083
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious activity complaint on Beaver Hill Road in Sanford. A person was described as wearing jeans and a flannel shirt, and one unit went to a nearby house to check. Radio traffic also referenced a separate graffiti complaint at a local park and officers heading toward Springvale to look for the person.
Two-vehicle crash on High Street and Alfred Road
Traffic
High St & Alfred Rd, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near High Street and Alfred Road. Airbags reportedly deployed and both vehicles were left in the roadway with front-end damage and a possible fluid leak; no injuries were reported and cleanup was underway.
Two-car crash with airbag deployment on High Street
Traffic
High St & Alfred Rd, Sanford, ME 04073
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle crash with airbag deployment near High Street and Alfred Road, by the Plymouth OBI area. Both vehicles were reported to be moving.
