Skowhegan Police Department

08/31/2026

Good afternoon Skowhegan, out here running some traffic control and I’m treated to chocolate cake. For the most part, everyone is following the rules except this guy. Had to put the cake down for a conversation. Remember, the Back Road is 40mph. Keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

08/26/2026

Good morning Skowhegan, hard to believe summer is over and school is back in session. Please pay attention to buses, kids crossing the road and most importantly how fast you’re driving in school zones. Stay alert and have a great day. Welcome back teachers. We’ve missed you. Keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

08/13/2026

Good morning Skowhegan, Its officially here. The SKOWHEGAN STATE FAIR! For some of you, the wait is over. For others, I hope you have gone shopping, found alternate ways of getting around town and figuring out ways to bite your tongue 😝 because of the traffic situation we face every year. This fair brings a lot of folks to Skowhegan and that’s a great thing for every single business. Please make sure you work with us during the next 10 days as we work to keep things moving. Arguing with us on the road is not going to help any situation so please just follow our directions and we will get you where you need to go. Have a great time at the Fair, eat lots of Fair Food, throw it up on the Fair rides, and go back for more. Keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live., work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

08/11/2026

07/17/2026

At the Tuesday night Selectmen’s meeting, a citizen stood up and commented how he thought the Skowhegan Police Department was one of the best in the State. Great compliment no doubt and K9 Reece only adds to our Towns Motivation. Yesterday, Law Enforcement K9’s from all over the State assembled at the Criminal Justice Academy to take part in a tradition that hasn’t been thought of since 2017. Thanks to Sgt. GJ Neagle with the Maine State Police K9 Training Program, that tradition is back. Yesterday K9 Reece participated in the 2026 Iron Dog competition and though the competition was fierce, K9 Reece took 1st Place in the K9 Detection Team. Great job Sgt. York and K9 Reece. Good training always pays off. Keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

07/14/2026

Good morning, Skowhegan! For weeks, I’ve been waiting for the perfect shot—and last night, it finally happened. I parked my cruiser and walked into the field just as the wind picked up, snapping our Nation’s flag out as it knew what I wanted. Mother Nature knew her role and she didn’t disappoint! On my way back, I saw the local Patriot responsible for putting the flag up for our community. I gave him a proud salute as I drove by and got a thumbs up in return. As a veteran, I just want to give a personal thank you. Literal goosebumps. Absolutely put a smile on my face all the way home. Keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

07/13/2026

I’m a little late on this post but I’m doing it anyway. There I was… minding my own business… checking on local businesses this morning with the windows down and classic 70’s music on the radio. I didn’t think the morning could get any better—until I pulled into Two Rivers Campground and saw they were celebrating Christmas in July!
Combining my favorite holiday with a perfect summer morning? Just awesome! It’s moments like these that remind me why we do what we do. I hope everyone has a great week. Keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

07/05/2026

Hey Skowhegan,
We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July weekend celebrating America’s 250th birthday! While most of our community was enjoying this occasion, Officer Shane Dutill was keeping a watchful eye on our streets. His proactive policing turned a traffic stop into a major win for community safety. Officer Dutill stopped a silver Ford Flex after noticing the registration plates actually belonged to a Subaru Outback. That traffic stop quickly uncovered a different story than just fake registration plates. The operator, identified as 66-year-old Clinton resident Lorenzo Witham was operating without a license. This led to additional information on both Lorenzo and his 58-year-old passenger, identified as Donna Grover as being on active conditions of release from a separate incident. Then a search of the vehicle ended their 4th of July celebration as Skowhegan Officers discovered 65.81 grams of methamphetamine. There is no telling how many lives were protected because of Officer Dutill’s diligence and the quick teamwork of the Skowhegan Officers who assisted. Remember, if you know of anyone in need of help with substance abuse, all that is needed is a first step. The bridge clinic program is at Redington Fairview Hospital and you can start your path by walking into the Emergency Room. If You prefer a different approach, then go see Stacy Austin from Kennebec Behavioral Health in Skowhegan. I would like to say outstanding work by everyone involved. We remain committed to keeping Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit. Chief Bucknam

07/02/2026

Skowhegan, you never cease to amaze us.
Every time I think your support for the Police Department has peaked, you find a way to top it.

Disclaimer: We definitely can't recommend the methods used by these two citizens (definitely a "don't try this at home" moment), but the intent was pure awesome sauce!

Huge thanks for the Skowhegan shout-out, and we are glad you two made it down safely. Thank you for keeping things interesting, and for helping us keep Skowhegan a safe place to live, work, and visit! Chief Bucknam