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Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone!On July 30, 1986, Paula began her career with the Washington County Sheriff'...
07/31/2026

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone!

On July 30, 1986, Paula began her career with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Based on some quick math, that means she started her full-time career at just 8 years old! 😉

In all seriousness, Paula has dedicated 40 years of service to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. During that time, she has served under five sheriffs, witnessed countless changes in public safety, and worked alongside generations of deputies, corrections officers and staff—with no signs of slowing down.

While the Sheriff's Office has evolved tremendously over the past four decades, one constant has remained: Paula.

Her role has grown and changed throughout her career, including becoming a part-time deputy in 1999. In 2014, she was reclassified from Administrative Assistant to Office Manager, recognizing her expanding supervisory responsibilities and the vital role she plays in the daily operations of the office.

If there's a question about virtually any aspect of the Sheriff's Office, chances are Paula has the answer. Her knowledge, experience, and commitment have made her an invaluable resource to both the agency and the community we serve.

It's impossible to fully capture the impact Paula has had over the last 40 years, but one thing is certain: her dedication, professionalism, and work ethic have left a lasting mark on the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Washington County.

Please join us in congratulating Paula on 40 remarkable years of service. Thank you for everything you have done—and continue to do—for our office and our community. Congratulations, Paula!

Thursday, July 30th, 2026MDEA PRESS RELEASEContact: Commander Brandon Vafiades- (207) 941-4732Harrington & Cherryfield, ...
07/31/2026

Thursday, July 30th, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Commander Brandon Vafiades- (207) 941-4732

Harrington & Cherryfield, Maine

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of 2 people following simultaneous search warrants in the Washington County Towns of Cherryfield and Harrington

Arrested:

Matthew Small (47) Harrington – 2 Counts of Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs, Methamphetamine. Class C Violation of Conditions of Release.

Marissa Oullette (40) Fort Kent – Arrest Warrant for Violation of Probation


On Thursday, July 30th, 2026, following a month-long investigation, which included controlled purchases of methamphetamine at 81 Wilson District Rd, Harrington and 29 Campbell Hill Rd Cherryfield, agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (MDEA) Downeast Task Force along with the Maine State Police Tactical Team, simultaneously executed search warrants at both locations.
As a result of the searches, Agents located a 9mm Handgun $2400.00 in suspected drug proceeds, co***ne and other items consistent with drug trafficking

Small, who is the owner of both properties, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Washington County Jail. Small’s charges are aggravated by a prior drug conviction and he is currently held without bail.

Oullette was also Transported to the Washington County Jail on an arrest warrant for Violation of her Probation. Oullette was serving a 2-year probation period for an Unlawful Trafficking conviction in August of 2025.

More arrests are expected in this case.

Booking photos are available through the Washington County Jail.

Agents were assisted in the case by the Maine State Police Tactical Team, Washington County Sherriff’s Department, US DEA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs in the State of Maine.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you suffer with substance use disorder please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to hang out with you for an afternoon! Deputy Giroux had a great time.
07/15/2026

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to hang out with you for an afternoon! Deputy Giroux had a great time.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office was pleased to welcome a group of exceptional young visitors from the EdGe progra...
07/09/2026

The Washington County Sheriff's Office was pleased to welcome a group of exceptional young visitors from the EdGe program summer camp this week. They toured our new facility and learned about the vital role of public safety in our communities.

Let’s try this one!
07/04/2026

Let’s try this one!

Is this bag yours? On June 30, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., it fell from a motorcycle traveling along Main Street i...
06/30/2026

Is this bag yours? On June 30, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., it fell from a motorcycle traveling along Main Street in Machias. We have been in possession of the bag after a Good Samaritan kindly retrieved and brought it to us. If you can identify the contents and are the rightful owner, please get in touch with us.

It's not a normal thing around here to wish staff a Happy Birthday, not because they don't matter, but because it would ...
06/15/2026

It's not a normal thing around here to wish staff a Happy Birthday, not because they don't matter, but because it would dominate the feed.

Corrections Corporal Chad Preston had a birthday today, and it's a special one, one that almost didn't happen.

On June 9th, his wife made him go to the ER with heart attack symptoms, and he was in fact having a heart attack - a heart attack so severe it should have been a widow maker. Thankfully, it wasn't his time.

A lot has transpired with his health since his first helicopter ride to Eastern Maine Medical. According to his wife, the cardiac team at EMMC was nothing short of amazing and saved Chad's life.

He has beaten the odds and is still with us. He had a second helicopter ride to Maine Med in Portland, where he is celebrating his birthday.

He is stubborn and driven - two traits that will help as he continues to fight.

Selfishly, we want him to get better so he can get back to his shift and work family. Most importantly, we want him to get better for his wife and family.

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