Dexter Police Dept

04/25/2026

An absolute hero, you'll always be in our hearts. We'll Never Forget Your Ultimate Sacrifice - RIP Cpl. Eugene Cole 💙

From all of us at the Dexter Police Department !!

04/24/2026

Dear Dexter Residents: this Saturday, April 25, 2026 is National Drug Takeback Day. You can safely dispose of your old or unused prescription drugs at the Dexter Police Department from 10am- 2pm.

Needles, liquids, aerosol cans/inhalers, or vapes WILL NOT BE TAKEN.

Protect your family and protect your community.

Thank you, Chief Wintle and Team

04/16/2026

"Being National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" the Dexter Police Department would like to reach out and thank the RCC Dispatch Center.

These 911 dispatchers are true incredible professionals. In the darkest moments hearing their calm voices, they are heroes behind the scenes and are heard but rarely seen.

You are our lifeline 7 days week/24 hours day. Thank you for choosing to answer the call everyday. We really appreciate all that you do! 💛💙

Thank you, Chief Wintle and Team

04/05/2026

From all of us at the Dexter Police Department, we want to wish you a Happy Easter!

Enjoy this Easter Sunday with your family and friends, and like I always say "Be Kind!" 🩷🐰

Thank you, Chief Kevin Wintle

03/05/2026

Follow up from Rumford PD post:

Please be aware of Kraig Ayotte, formerly of Rumford, he has been hanging in the greater Dexter area and other surrounding towns. He has last been known to be driving this GMC pickup bearing ME registration black bear plate 495 ADU. (Ayotte has been in our town RECENTLY on numerous occasions)

Do not approach the subject, if you see him or know his whereabouts please contact the Dexter Police Department (207) 924-7622 or the Penobscot County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your help.

Thank You,
Chief Kevin Wintle

03/05/2026

Dexter residents, please read Rumford police department's article. Additional info will be following this post.

02/23/2026

Hey Dexter and Surrounding Areas, please be aware of the storm that is coming in that is forecasted for tomorrow. Please prepare and give yourself enough time to get to your destination. See link below.

Thank You,
Chief Wintle

* Blizzard conditions for the Downeast coast especially Monday afternoon/evening. Also will be extremely hazardous conditions interior Downeast and Bangor for Monday afternoon/evening. Travel strongly discouraged, and could be impossible in places especially near the coast.
* Significant wind areawide, with a lot of blowing and drifting snow. Worse wind and blowing snow the further south and east you go. Strongest winds are Monday afternoon/evening, with gusts 40-50 mph, highest Downeast.
* Snow will be fluffy/low-density in nature and easy to blow and drift
* Conditions gradually improve late Monday night into Tuesday. Still breezy Tuesday with some blowing snow especially in open areas, but not nearly as treacherous as Monday afternoon/evening will be for Bangor to the Downeast Coast.
* Active weather pattern persists, with more chances for impactful wintry precipitation late Wednesday through Friday.

01/24/2026

Dexter residents and surrounding areas, as you are already experiencing a cold front that has already struck the Dexter area please be careful throughout this weekend and first part of next week. The weather is going to get much worse into this evening. Please plan accordingly and check on your family members and neighbors, this includes not leaving pets outside (please bring them inside).

Please take time to read below.

Stay safe and don't underestimate this weekend's weather.

Thank you, Chief Kevin Wintle

Good Saturday morning,

Bitter cold Arctic air will combine with gusty northwesterly winds today to produce dangerously cold wind chills from the 30s below zero north to the 20s below zero south. Dress in layers and wear a hat that protects your face and neck from the cold.

The bitter cold weather will continue tonight and Sunday although winds will ease off a bit.

A large area of low pressure tracking to our south will spread snow from south to north across the area Sunday night. The snow will continue through Monday. The heaviest snow is expected Downeast where over a foot is possible. The north will have light to moderate snow. This will be a cold dry powdery snow even down to the coast.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be very cold, but not quite as cold as this weekend with a partly sunny sky.

Temperatures will moderate closer to normal highs of 20 north and mid 20s south at the end of the week.

01/09/2026

From all of us at the Dexter Police Department we would like to thank all Law Enforcement across this great country a Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2026 !!

Chief, Kevin Wintle

12/31/2025

From all of us at the Dexter Police Department have a Safe New Year's Eve and a Happy New Year!

With a potential cold front coming in, if you are going out tonight dress for the weather and watch over your neighbors. Please do not drink and drive.

We wish you a healthy 2026, much happiness, peace, and prosperity. Once again like I always say Please Be Kind!

Chief Kevin Wintle and Team

12/25/2025

The Dexter Police Department would like to wish all of you a happy and safe holiday season. We encourage everyone to be safe and value each other, and as we've had numerous days of cold temperatures please check in on your neighbors. One thing I can say about Dexter throughout the years is we have a very caring and beautiful town, and let's make it better moving forward into 2026.

In the past couple three weeks the police department has received numerous support of holiday cards from our great citizens and different police agencies across the state of Maine. We would also like to thank everyone that made 2025 a success, and we could not have done it without you. Remember today is a very magical day and like we always say please be Kind to each other. Merry Christmas to all. 🎅☃️🎄

Chief Kevin Wintle and Team

12/02/2025

Good Morning Dexter, if you have to go out today please get prepared for our first significant snowstorm. Use caution, drive slow, and be safe getting to your destination. Click on link below.

Thanks, Chief Wintle

Significant snowfall for most of Maine is expected. Use caution and be prepared. Read our press release for more information and check your local forecast. https://www.maine.gov/mema/news/significant-snowfall-most-maine-means-use-caution-be-prepared-mon-12012025-1200