According to the Teamsters Local 340 Union, on Friday, Chief Joshua Potivin resigned from the Fryeburg Police Department. "We're frustrated with how the town handled this right from the get go, however, we're glad to see some kind of resolution here," St. Clair said. Be Truthful. Meanwhile, Teamsters Local 340 Agent Traci St. Clair told the Sun Wednesday that union members are "very disappointed in the town of Fryeburg" but she added that when she met Mick he came across a "very pleasant person" and "very down to Earth" and "very reasonable.". The identity of the driver has not been released as authorities say they are still investigating the incident. FRYEBURG (WGME) -- A former Maine police chief will never be a police chief in Maine again. Signup today! ", Mick, reached by the Sun Wednesday, said, "I don't have a comment on it.". "I can't say we are not contemplating a no confidence vote with the chief and the town manager," said St. Clair. 24 hour, 365 day Public Safety Agency meeting your Law Enforcement needs. Fryeburg, Bridgton and Conway police officers had responded to the incident, along with deputies from the Oxford County Sheriffs Department. Public water may be provided by Fryeburg Water Company c/o Maine Water. Desjardins confirmed that Mick didn't complete the certification process in Dixfield. But he continued as chief until he faced a personnel investigation for a separate instance of alleged misconduct this spring and resigned last month, according to public documents and interviews with town and police union officials. Potvin, who resigned last summer after six years on the job, got out of a Feb. 27, 2020, Fryeburg Select Board meeting by texting a subordinate to have her call him before the meetings public comment section. The Conway Police Department and the Fryeburg Police Department were called to the scene on East Maine Street near the New Hampshire, Maine state line. Mar. The academy voted in February to take away Potvins license. When they arrived, they found 59-year-old Raymond Bryant of Center Conway dead after being hit by a car. The Conway Police Department and the Fryeburg Police Department were called to the scene on East Maine Street near the New Hampshire, Maine state line. Potvin remained chief for another two years. To justify his trip from the meeting to the fairground, Potvin used the computer inside his cruiser to create a fake entry in the departments dispatch system, saying that he drove there in response to a report of a suspicious person at the fairground, according to the academy. Fryeburg Town Office 16 Lovewell Pond Road Fryeburg, Maine 04037 207-935-2805 Fax 207-935-6008Website Disclaimer Government Websites by CivicPlus, Important Phone Numbers & Contact Information. 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The original version of this story should not have identified Ed Tolan as Falmouths Police chief. The decision bars Potvin from working in Maine law enforcement again. In 2020, Boyd registered as a sex offender and listed a Haverhill address as his residence. Helping sort the candidates and interview them were Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck Jr., Cape Elizabeth Police Chief Paul Fenton and Auburn Police Chief Jason Moen. On Friday, Chief Potivin resigned effective July 31. 2/23/23 . Low 23F. PORTSMOUTH, NH (WGME) - Police say an intoxicated woman hit a pedestrian with her car in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Saturday. To the union officers displeasure, Potvin remained on the job until the firm reached the end of its review. On March 18, the Teamsters Union Local 340 filed a complaint against Potvin with town officials on behalf of four members of the Fryeburg police department, said business agent Traci St. Clair. or anything. person will not be tolerated. FRYEBURG, Maine The hiring of two new Fryeburg police officers and the promotion of a third was announced at last Thursday's selectmen's meeting. Would you like to receive our daily news? The Town of Fryeburg (the Town) is accepting proposals for conceptual design services for a new Municipal Complex. Mick, who was chief in Dixfield, Maine, started Dec. 4. Correction: This story previously referred to the union as Teamsters Union Local 320. His attorney, Goodman, downplayed the idea that his client left his job to avoid punishment or scandal. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Police vehicles were seen at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter on Tuesday afternoon. Stacy Downs: Older veteran's words reminded me of what is most important. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. On Nov. 3, residents in Dixfield which is about 35 miles northwest of Lewiston voted to disband their police force and go with sheriff coverage in a cost-cutting move, according to WGME CBS 13. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO INCLUDE TOWN OFFICE, POLICE DEPARTMENT & FIRE DEPARTMENT. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO INCLUDE TOWN OFFICE, POLICE DEPARTMENT & FIRE DEPARTMENT The Town of Fryeburg ("the Town") is accepting proposals for conceptual design servi Police lights (WGME) FRYEBURG (WGME) -- Three people were transported to the hospital with injuries after two cars crashed in Fryeburg . Local businesses suffer from closing their doors during snowstorm, Plow truck drivers prepare for Maine's third snowstorm of the week, Mainers digging out from March Nor'easter, John Lewis, civil rights icon and congressman, dead at 80, Independent Max Linn cleared for ballot after challenge is withdrawn. February 23rd 2023, 4:56 PM PST. Former Fryeburg Chief Joshua Potvin cannot work in law enforcement again after a state oversight body revoked his license for the false report. Raymond Bryant, 59, was walking in the direction of Fryeburg, Maine, along the eastbound lane of East Main Street at about 6:40 p.m. Sunday when he was hit by a vehicle, Conway Police Department Chief Christopher Mattei said Monday in a news release. Aaron Mick of Wilton, Maine, replaced Joshua Potvin, who resigned at the end of July. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Kenneth L. Bowers: What is Senl. Would you like to receive our daily news? Become A Trooper Become a part of the history, tradition, and excellence that is the Maine State Police. Be Truthful. A law enforcement oversight board has decided to revoke the license of former Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin after an investigation found Potvin, who had been chief for six years, invented a suspicious person report so he could ditch a Fryeburg Board of Selectmen meeting in February 2020. For that reason, Giglio impairments can make certain police officers a liability, hampering or even putting an end to their careers. FRYEBURG, Maine The police chief who was hired in December was not actually a certified officer, it was revealed Wednesday. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism To revoke his certification, the academy needed to prove his actions by a preponderance of evidence, or that they were more likely than not to have happened. I even have other agencies we cover questioning it, St. Clair said. The Maine Criminal Justice Academy's board of trustees, which certifies and decertifies Maine police and corrections officers, voted in February to revoke Joshua Potvin's license after finding that he falsified a public record. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. News Center Maine. "After several months of research, it was important to me . Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. A Whitaker Woods user speaks out, Gorham man convicted on 34 counts of child pornography, Former 'top gun' has sights set on Bigfoot, Talks to redevelop once grand Balsams resort continue, Conway selectmen ban parking on River Road, Mosca to budgeteers, 'You didn't do your job'. Kenneth L. Bowers: What is Senl. Both men are from Connecticut. Harriman cited Maine Criminal Justice Academy trustees' meeting minutes from just about a year ago on Jan. 10, 2020. Police on Tuesday located a New Hampshire man they were looking for in connection with a social media threat made against the University of Maine over the weekend. His resignation is effective July 31. Gomes' body was found Wednesday morning at the Fryeburg Fair Grounds. "I know nothing.". "He quit his job in Dixfield before the deadline. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. To justify his trip from the meeting to the fairground, Potvin used the computer inside his cruiser to create a fake entry in the department's dispatch system, saying that he drove there in response to a report of a suspicious person at the fairground, according to the academy.