Fate of Oxford County sheriff rests with Janet Mills following hearing
Oxford County commissioners in February asked Gov. Janet Mills to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright.
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Oxford County commissioners in February asked Gov. Janet Mills to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright.
The first part of the hearing included testimony by Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The commission has no authority to suspend or fire Wainwright, who was first elected sheriff in 2018. Maine statute dictates that only the governor has that power.
The commission has no authority to suspend or fire Wainwright, who was first elected sheriff in 2018. Maine statute dictates that only the governor has that power.
After the BDN told the sheriff it had the recording, he issued a statement on Friday apologizing for his actions.