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Resident asks about warrant served nearby; board says limited information available
Summary
A Buckfield resident raised concerns about police activity in her neighborhood after a warrant was served; the Select Board said federal agencies were involved, that residents were safe, and suggested contacting the sheriff's office or local media for details.
During public comment at the Town of Buckfield Select Board meeting on May 5, a resident identified as Judy asked what had occurred the previous night in her neighborhood after noticeable police activity.
Judy said she had seen a heavy law-enforcement presence and asked the board for information. A board member replied that a warrant had been served near her house and named the DEA and ATF as involved federal agencies, but added that the Select Board members were not privy to detailed investigative information. Board members repeatedly told Judy that, based on information available to them, people in the area should be safe and encouraged residents with further concerns to contact the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office or consult local news coverage such as WMTW, WGME or NewsCenter.
The board did not provide investigatory details, saying such matters are handled by law enforcement and that the town’s officials had no additional public information to share at the time.
