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Orford Police report 106 calls in June, several arrests and continuing EMR recertification

Town of Orford Selectboard · July 8, 2026
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Summary

Chief Bachus reported 106 calls in June, 43 motor vehicle stops with 4 summonses, arrests stemming from prior investigations including one animal-cruelty arrest, and that he is progressing on national and state EMR certification components.

Chief Bachus reported the Police Department responded to 106 calls in June, including criminal mischief, domestic disturbance, a shots-fired report, juvenile matters, suicide and thefts. The department made 43 motor-vehicle stops with four summonses issued. He identified arrests connected to ongoing investigations, including one arrest for animal cruelty/neglect and further arrests for criminal threatening, domestic violence/simple assault, and conduct after an accident.

Bachus also told the board he completed the eight-hour national component refresher for his EMR certification and is working on the four-hour state portion and four-hour individual portion. The department and Fire Department will staff the Prouty event on July 11 — Bachus at the Route 10 and Bridge Street intersection while Fire provides medical standby out east.