Gorham Police Department

10/12/2026

👮‍♂️🚔 Community Helpers Week! 🚔👮‍♂️

Last Week, Officer Saucier and Officer Gagnon had a great time visiting three local daycares for Community Helpers Week!

They spent time talking with the kids about what police officers do, how we help keep our community safe, and what it means to be a community helper. The kids had plenty of great questions and enjoyed getting an up-close look at some of the equipment our officers use every day!

A big thank you to the daycares, teachers, and kids for welcoming us. We always enjoy opportunities like these to connect with some of the youngest members of our community and help build positive relationships with law enforcement from an early age.

Thanks for having us! 💙

Gorham Police Department

10/07/2026

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Windham Police Department - Maine and Falmouth Police Department and all of those who knew Ray.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Retired Captain Raymond Williams’ family, the Windham Police Department - Maine, and the Falmouth Maine Police Department, along with the close law enforcement community within Cumberland County.

Captain Williams (Ret.) was a true professional, a colleague, a mentor, and a friend to many. Captain Williams (Ret.) was a consummate professional who never hesitated to assist in times of need, provide a caring thought, or to represent public safety in finest fashion. Captain Williams (Ret.) was well known in the Town of Windham, whether it be patrolling the town on their motorcycle, providing fi****ms training, or training young officers how to detect drug impairment in motor vehicle operators through the Drug Recognition Expert program. Captain Williams (Ret.) had a Guardian Heart and a Warrior Spirit throughout his law enforcement career.

Rest in peace, Captain Ray Williams (Ret.). Your service has made our community safer!

10/06/2026

🚨 FOUND: ONE SLIGHTLY WANDERING CHAINSAW 🚨

Today, we discovered a chainsaw apparently taking a break along the side of the road in Gorham. 🪚

If you happen to check your vehicle and realize that one chainsaw has escaped custody, please contact Sgt. Ted Hatch at 207-222-1668, or [email protected]

To prevent fraudulent claims, please be prepared to describe the missing chainsaw before we reunite you with your wayward power tool.

We look forward to helping this chainsaw find its way home. 🪚

10/05/2026

The Reed Allen Community Fund Golf Ball Drop is back for 2026, and it lands right in the middle of Homecoming. Hundreds of numbered golf balls are released from a Gorham Fire Department ladder truck high above a target at midfield, and where your ball comes to rest decides what you win.

09/26/2026

Good day all. As always, we want to keep everyone safe as we roll into the fall with schools now open. It is very important to remember to slow down in school zones. 🙏🚌🏫

As students head to and from school, the Gorham Police Department is taking a moment to remind all drivers to slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians and school buses.

Recently, during our patrols we have witnessed an increase in school zone speeding with many drivers exceeding 30 and even 40 MPH in a 15 MPH zone.

Maine law establishes a 15 MPH speed limit in qualifying school zones; in Gorham, school zones are active from 8:15am – 9:15am, and 2:30pm – 3:30pm.

School zone speeding fines can add up quickly:
• 1–9 MPH over: $203
• 10–14 MPH over: $233
• 15–19 MPH over: $315
• 20–24 MPH over: $435
• 25–29 MPH over: $531

Please plan ahead, put the phone down,📵 and give yourself extra time. A few seconds saved will NEVER be worth putting any child at risk.

So please Slow down, Stay alert, and Help keep Gorham kids safe.👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

09/19/2026

Always such a privilege to honor one of our own. Last night’s Gorham high school football game was for the Pooch Memorial Scholarship.The game was designated as the annual "Benefit Game / Public Safety Appreciation Night" (or "Pooch Night") to honor the legacy of the late Wayne "Pooch" Drown, a beloved former Gorham School Resource Officer and dedicated football fan😇🙏🏼

09/10/2026

The Town of Gorham and the Gorham Police Department remember September 11, 2001, and all those who lost their lives that day. We also remember one of our own—a former Gorham High School student whose life was taken in the attacks. We will never forget.

09/02/2026

Happy belated National Police K9 Day! We proudly recognize K9 Skye for her unwavering dedication, courage, and service. Day after day, Skye works alongside her handler with loyalty, focus, and determination, helping keep our community and fellow officers safe. Her keen instincts, tireless work ethic, and faithful partnership are a reminder of the extraordinary contributions our K9s make. Thank you, Skye, for your service, bravery, and for being an invaluable member of the team.

08/29/2026

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Bus Safety Reminders for Teen and Adult Drivers