Augusta Maine Police Department

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

Are you looking for a fast-paced, rewarding career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to serve your community? The Augusta Police Department is hiring Patrol Officers to join our dedicated team.

At APD, officers work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for specialized assignments including:
▪️ Drone Program
▪️ Motorcycle Unit
▪️ Honor Guard
▪️ SRT Team
▪️ Instructor Opportunities
▪️ And more!

Benefits include:
✔️ Education & Veterans Stipends (2.5% to 6%)
✔️ 25-year retirement at 66%
✔️ 2-2-3 work week schedule
✔️ On-duty workout time + physical fitness incentives
✔️ MLEAP Accredited Department

Competitive Pay:
💲 July 2026: $32.39–$41.59/hour
💲 July 2027: $34.36–$43.92/hour

If you’re ready to make a difference and thrive in a career that keeps you moving, we want to hear from you.

For more information, contact Lieutenant Blodgett or Lieutenant Drouin at 207-626-2370.

05/28/2026

Our very own Officer Guptill, Officer Blair, Officer Gibson and Officer Kinney participated in the Tip a Cop event at the Texas Roadhouse last night. Proceeds raised went to the Special Olympics! They raised a little over $900 last night. Rumor is they’re quite the line dancers too…..

05/27/2026

****Update**** Due to the weather the bicycle rodeo is being cancelled.

If you are looking for a fun weekend activity to do with your kids this weekend, check out the Bicycle Rodeo on May 30th, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Mill Park! Make sure to bring your bike, helmet, and parent.

SRO Doody will be there, so make sure you stop by and say hi!

05/23/2026

Public Service Announcement

In preparation for the 15th Annual Miles for Mills Memorial Day 5K Walk/Run, please be advised of upcoming parking restrictions and traffic impacts.

Starting Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM, parking will not be permitted on Front Street. All vehicles must be removed by that time or they may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking will also be restricted on the east side of Water Street between Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and the Rail Trail parking lot. The Rail Trail parking lot will be closed for the event.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, beginning at 8:30 AM, several temporary road closures and traffic shifts will occur, including portions of Water Street, Memorial Bridge, Memorial Drive, and State Street. Memorial Bridge and Memorial Drive will be fully closed from approximately 8:45 AM until 10:00 AM.

Motorists should expect delays, use caution in the area, and follow posted detours and officer directions. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we prepare for this event supporting the Travis Mills Foundation.

05/20/2026

**** Our non emergency phone lines are back up and running ***

We are currently experiencing a technical issue with our business phone line to the PD. We are still able to be transferred 911 calls and respond as normal but if you have called our business line and not been answered this is why.

We will temporarily be using the phone number 207-242-4451 as our non emergency/business line.

It is being worked on as we speak. We will update as soon as this is fixed. Thank you for your patience.

05/13/2026

"Wanted Wednesday Alert"

Your community needs your eyes! This week we're seeking information on individuals from these photos who are connected to local incidents. Recognize someone? Your tip could be the key to solving a case. Please contact the investigating officer in the caption with any information, no detail is too small. Together, we can make a difference.

We know some of these pictures are not the best, we are doing what we can with what we have. I know people are often curious about why we are looking for the people in these cases and often the assumption is shoplifting (which we get because the photos are usually of store cameras). We do not post about why we are looking for people to protect the integrity of the case. We could be looking for someone because of an assault, hit and run, credit card fraud, forgery, or a theft; using the store's cameras or home security cameras are often the best we to ID someone.

05/13/2026

NOTICE: At around 0900 today there will be a procession for the fallen Warden Pilot Tibbetts, The path will be Hospital Street to Bangor Street, Riverside Drive to Rt.3 and then Rt.3 to the Interstate.

Please provide room for the procession to pass by. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

📢 Attention all motorists:

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 9:15 AM, there will be an honorable transfer for Warden Pilot Tibbetts from Hospital St. in Augusta to Main St. in Newport. Please expect traffic delays in between the two locations, specifically on I-95.

The public can expect to see a large presence of emergency vehicles in the procession itself and along I-95 to render honors. The State Police politely asks that no member of the public stop along I-95 to render honors due to safety concerns

05/12/2026

We are deeply saddened by this news, our hearts go out to Warden Pilot Tibbets family, friends, and co-workers.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is heartbroken to share that Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts died this morning in a plane crash in Avon, ME.

Game Warden Pilot Tibbetts served the people of Maine as a Maine Game Warden for 18 years, including the last three years as a pilot for Maine Warden Service. In that role, his specialized aviation work supported search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries and wildlife conservation, and public safety across the state.

This is an incredibly difficult loss for his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Maine Warden Service. We ask the public to keep his loved ones, his fellow Game Wardens, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts in the days ahead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Department will cooperate fully with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

We are grateful for the emergency personnel who responded to the scene and for the support already being shown to the Maine Warden Service family.