York County Sheriff's Office - Maine

08/31/2026

The York County Sheriff's Office would like to welcome Stephanie Bernier to our team. The York County Sheriff's Office and Sweetser have worked together to bring Stephanie to our agency as an OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach, Naloxone and Safety) Liaison. Stephanie will work alongside our deputies and community partners to provide support through proactive outreach, crisis de-escalation, post-overdose follow-up, brief interventions, connections to treatment, harm reduction/prevention, and recovery resources.

Our goal is to help break down barriers and make it easier to find the right support for individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Stephanie is passionate about supporting people and their families impacted by substance use disorder, and she believes strongly in meeting people where they are, without judgment, while recognizing that everyone’s journey is different.

Stephanie's background includes a degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences, and she is currently finishing her Master’s Degree in Public Health. Stephanie has worked throughout York County providing supportive counseling, care coordination, and case management. She is eager for this upcoming journey and the opportunity to work alongside our communities and first responders to support people impacted by substance use disorders and assist them in finding their options ❤️. We look forward to seeing the impact Stephanie will have for families in our communities.

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Yesterday, the York County Sheriff's Office welcomed three new corrections officers into its ranks! Remigus Ahnzi, Adam Baltzer and Brooklyn Bardeen graduated from the 90th Basic Corrections Training Academy at the Maine Criminal Justic3e Academy!
Captains Colton Sweeney and Jason Brooks accompanied Sheriff King to celebrate their graduation.

08/24/2026

In case you missed it! Congratulations to the quick acting deputies and Sanford police officers who brought this case to a rapid conclusion! Outstanding collaboration.

A motorist says a black sedan pulled alongside him on Route 202 and opened fire, leading deputies to arrest two Sanford residents hours later.

08/24/2026

On Saturday, August 22nd, York County Sheriff's deputies continued their investigation into the shooting that took place on Rt. 202 in Lebanon that morning. As a result of this investigation, a 14-year-old female from Sanford was arrested for Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon. The weapon believed to be involved in the shooting was also recovered. The female was transported to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland. The second suspect, Zachary Shaw (19 years old, from Sanford), will make his first court appearance today at 100 p.m. This is an ongoing investigation; no further information will be released at this time.

08/22/2026

On Saturday, August 22nd, at approximately 2:00 am, the York County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from an individual stating that he was traveling on Rt. 202 in Lebanon when a black sedan pulled next to his vehicle and fired several rounds from a gun into his car. The complainant advised that he was not struck by the gunfire.

Deputies responded to the scene and learned that two rounds had struck the vehicle. One round went through the driver's side door and the second struck a tire, which disabled the vehicle. The complainant was able to provide a description of the vehicle, and the resulting investigation identified a suspect and vehicle.

The York County Sheriff's Office put out a bulletin to local police departments to look for the vehicle and suspect. At approximately 440 am, an officer from the Sanford Police Department observed the suspect vehicle at a business in Sanford.

The Sanford Police Department made contact with the operator, Zachary Shaw (19 years old from Lebanon), and he was arrested for Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon and Criminal Mischief. A firearm was located in the vehicle. The suspect vehicle and firearm were seized for processing.

Shaw was transported to the York County Jail, where bail was set at $25,000 cash. Shaw has not yet made bail, and he will make his first court appearance at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford on Monday, August 24th.

This is still an active investigation, and it is possible that the charges will be upgraded at a later time.

08/17/2026

⭐ What’s happening across York County? Get THE INSIDER! ⭐
The latest issue of THE INSIDER, the York County Sheriff’s Office quarterly bulletin, is now available!

Inside this issue, you’ll get a closer look at the people, programs, and work happening throughout the Sheriff’s Office to keep York County safe. It’s a quick read, but a great way to stay informed about the work being done in our county.
📖 Read the latest issue of THE INSIDER:
https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/_files/ugd/4237e6_1573430478ec4fdc865ddaf72e2fc10e.pdf

08/17/2026

The York County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Portland Police Department for allowing Recruits Lucas Labbe and Matthew Ryan to attend their department's pre-academy training program. The week of training was intended to prepare them for the start of the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Labbe and Ryan reported on Monday, August 17th to begin their journey to become York County Sheriff's Deputies.

Portland Maine Police Department

08/16/2026

Shannon Seebek has been located safely. Thank you to all of our community members for assisting us with this investigation. We truly appreciate it.