Saco Police Department

06/01/2026

The S**o Police Department is requesting the public's assistance identifying the person depicted in these photos. If you can identify this person, please contact Officer Gauvin at 284-4535.

05/25/2026

The S**o Police Department is requesting the public's assistance identifying the person depicted in these images. If you know this person, please contact Officer Smith at 284-4535.

05/14/2026

On behalf of everyone at the City of S**o and the S**o Police Department, we send our sincere condolences to Warden Tibbetts' entire family, and to the Maine Warden Service.

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.

05/13/2026

Thank you to our officers and staff for their continued dedication to the S**o community. This National Police Week, please join us in showing appreciation for their commitment and service.

National Police Week is underway, and we’re recognizing the dedication and professionalism of our team at S**o Police Department.

S**o PD is proudly accredited through the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, highlighting their tangible efforts to provide the highest level of service to our city. This accreditation requires agencies to meet rigorous law enforcement standards in policies, training, conduct, communications, records management, and more.

The true impact that S**o’s officers make on the community is immeasurable. In 2025 alone, officers responded to more than 23,000 calls for service, about 63 per day. Our officers are often the first to provide support when it is needed most.

Beyond emergency response, S**o PD builds lasting relationships with residents through programs like National Night Out and Socks for Seniors. Save the date for this summer’s National Night out, set for Aug. 4 at Thornton Academy!

Please join us in thanking S**o’s patrol officers, sergeants, lieutenants, non-sworn civilian staff, dispatchers, support personnel, and administration for their continued service to the community!

05/01/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Portland Road Fatal Crash
At 6:51 a.m. on May 1, 2026, the S**o Emergency Communications Center received 9-1-1 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of 838 Portland Road in the City of S**o. The crash involved a motorcycle and a car.

S**o Police Department and S**o Fire Department responded promptly to the scene. Preliminary investigations and evidence gathered at the scene indicate that a gray Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on the Portland Road and attempted to pass a tractor trailer truck making a right turn into a business when the motorcycle crossed the double yellow center lines into the path of a southbound red Chevy Equinox, leading to a tragic head-on collision.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Maine Medical Center (Portland) where they were pronounced deceased. The deceased is Michael Petersen, age 52, of Biddeford. Petersen’s family has been directly notified.

The operator of the Chevy Equinox was identified as Mickie Cyr, age 53, of S**o. Cyr was transported to Maine Medical Center (Portland) with no life-threatening injuries.

Portland Road was closed for several hours this morning while the Kennebunk Police Department and S**o Police Department Crash Investigation Units responded to the scene. The units continue to work together to reconstruct the crash and ascertain the precise sequence of events while this crash remains under investigation.

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05/01/2026

UPDATE (May 1, 1:18 PM):
S**o Police Department has published a press release on the crash: https://www.facebook.com/S**oPD/posts/pfbid02Yv77SKLsanTbgnJPV7ombQw4BVytE3XKNg2oTEkxzKxmfV5VSEZpnAqDEx1uCHXil

UPDATE (May 1, 11:15 AM):
Route 1 has reopened to all traffic.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
US Route 1 in S**o is closed to all traffic between Spring Hill Road and Cascade Road due to a motor vehicle crash. The closure is expected to last for several hours. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

We will update this posting when the road has re-opened.

Edit (5/1/26 at 7:53 AM): Please be wary of links in the comments, as these types of posts are common targets for scammers claiming to have links to video footage of an accident or scene. We will monitor and remove these comments throughout the day.

04/14/2026

Animal Control Officers fulfill a unique role, dedicating themselves to the protection of animals and the public alike. This Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation Week, we’re taking the opportunity to thank S**o ACO Kaden Flynn, who started with the City in 2018.

Kaden’s compassion and thoughtfulness shines through in their work. In 2025, they were awarded S**o PD’s Civilian Employee of the Year Award for their commitment to the safety of domestic animals and wildlife and a Meritorious Service Award for their work saving and treating two newborn kittens who were found abandoned in a dumpster.

ACO Flynn’s constant efforts ensure that lost dogs, cats, and other pets are safely returned to their families, that wildlife in crisis are rescued and cared for, that dog licenses are properly managed, and that seasonal piping plover nesting sites are closely monitored.

Please join us in thanking ACO Flynn for their continued compassion and commitment to keeping S**o’s animals safe!

04/14/2026

S**o Police Chief Jack Clements had the honor of presenting a Lifesaving Award and S**o PD Challenge Coin to Katrina Welch at last night's City Council meeting. This award recognizes Katrina's act of heroism earlier this year, rescuing a young child from a busy roadway.

Thank you again to Katrina for embodying selflessness, humility, and community spirit.

04/13/2026

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we’re recognizing the team that works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep S**o’s residents and visitors safe.

This annual recognition week celebrates the critical work of dispatchers across the country. We’re thankful for our dedicated and compassionate Emergency Communications Specialists, who S**o’s fire and police personnel rely on to provide timely and appropriate responses in emergency situations.

S**o’s group of eight emergency telecommunications professionals represent more than 50 years of combined service to our community. They show up every day, providing vital and compassionate assistance to all who call.

From March 2025 to March 2026, our team responded to 24,431 calls for service, an average of 67 calls per day!

Please join us in thanking these incredible individuals for their ongoing service to our community, fulfilling the challenging role of connecting those in critical need with our police, fire, and EMS personnel.

04/03/2026

The S**o Police Department is recognizing a second bittersweet retirement to end this week. Today we honor Steve Kierstead, whose steady presence and deep knowledge have supported the agency for many years.

Steve’s journey through the department has included roles in Emergency Communications and the Records Division, ultimately as Court Officer, with each role building on the skill and professionalism he brought from the moment he joined in 2006. He transitioned to Records in 2014 and stepped into the Court Officer position in 2020.

Throughout his career, Steve managed complex and detailed work that is often unseen by the public but is essential to the department’s operations. From uniform crime reporting and data verification to navigating the move from paper to digital systems, e-citation, and body worn camera video, he consistently adapted as technology evolved.

In his role as Court Officer, Steve became the dependable link between S**o PD, the courts, and the District Attorney’s Office. His balanced approach and professionalism earned strong trust across agencies.

“Steve builds a bond with each person he meets, whether you’re new or seasoned or an agency partner,” said Deputy Police Chief Corey Huntress. “And he’s always there to lend an ear to anybody about anything.”

Colleagues say Steve’s positive attitude and willingness to support others have been defining parts of his time at S**o PD. Often seen as a father figure within the department, he has been someone people could turn to on difficult days.

As he looks ahead to spending more time with his family, including his grandkids, and cheering on the Red Sox, the City of S**o extends its sincere appreciation for his many years of service.

Please join us in wishing Steve the very best in his retirement!