York County Sheriff’s Office

Published
November 8, 2023

Waterboro man’s lawsuit against York County deputy could have wider implications for minor arrests

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine argued before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Monday that Caleb Gaul's 2018 arrest was unreasonable, and a dangerous overreach of police power.
Published
September 8, 2023

Lawsuit, settlement for Taser use at York Jail cost nearly $800,000

The risk management pool for Maine's counties paid $415,000 in legal fees and a $385,000 settlement to Brian Dunnigan over his allegations that York County Jail officers broke several of his ribs and left scars on his chest with a Taser.
Published
August 29, 2023

Wells man settles lawsuit against York County for alleged Taser use

Brian Dunnigan, 63, filed a civil lawsuit against several corrections officers and the sheriff, alleging they violated his constitutional rights by subjecting him to excessive use of force after a 2018 arrest.
Published
June 30, 2023

York County Sheriff confirms identity of Lebanon town employee who died after work accident

David Goodwin's mother said he died because of 'someone's careless action' and that she won't stop asking questions until she finds out what happened.
Published
March 14, 2023

Judge allows case against York County jail guards over Taser use to proceed to trial

Brian Dunnigan is alleging York County Jail officers held him down and used a Taser on him repeatedly during a 2018 arrest, causing severe burns and emotional trauma.

Published
March 14, 2023

911 call that led to deadly shooting in Waterboro came from victim’s home

The Maine Attorney General's Office released three 911 calls related to the shooting on Sept. 7, 2022, hinting at a chaotic scene moments after a York County deputy shot Tyler Woodburn.
Published
March 10, 2023

Attorney general rules deadly Waterboro police shooting was justified

Deputy Levi Johnson shot 30-year-old Tyler Woodburn during a fight outside a house in Waterboro on Sept. 7, 2022.
Published
November 17, 2022

Standoff in Cornish ends, resident taken into custody

Sheriff William King said it appears Kalinoski and his neighbor had a fight last weekend about landscaping.
Published
November 2, 2022

Buxton man dies after medical crisis at York County Jail

Derek Michael Smith, 31, was taken from the jail in Alfred to a local hospital, where he died Tuesday night.
Published
October 2, 2022

Family of slain York County man struggles to find closure after murder charge dropped

Douglas Flint was killed in 2016. His neighbor, Bruce Akers, was convicted of murder. But then the evidence that secured the conviction was thrown out, and Akers ultimately was released.

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