Sagadahoc

Sagadahoc Commission Finds Sheriff’s Office Negligence in Mental Health Crisis Response

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Lewiston, Maine – An investigation led by a commission appointed by Governor Janet Mills has found that the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office could have taken preventive action to remove firearms from a man suffering from mental illness who later committed mass shootings. The report highlighted missed opportunities to intervene before the tragic events unfolded. The … Read more

Yellow Flag Law Criticized in Interim Report on Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office’s Handling of Mental Health Crisis and Mass Shooting Threats

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Lewiston, Maine – A commission investigating the tragic shootings in Lewiston found that the Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office missed opportunities to prevent the violence. The commission, appointed by Governor Janet Mills, criticized the Sheriff’s Office for not utilizing Maine’s “yellow flag” law, which allows for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals in mental health crisis. … Read more