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Wells police withdraws from 287(g) memorandum of agreement

5968542 · October 21, 2025
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Wells Police Department chief has terminated the town’s participation in the 287(g) memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, effective immediately, the town manager read at the selectmen meeting.

Chief Putnam has ended the Wells Police Department’s participation in the 287(g) memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, effective immediately, a statement read to the Board of Selectmen said.

Town Manager Mike Pardue read the statement on behalf of Chief Putnam at the Oct. 21 meeting of the Wells Board of Selectmen, saying the department had pursued a “wait and see approach” but that, “Considering recent events over the weekend and with the safety of Wells residents and visitors as…

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