Oxford County Sheriff's Office

The Oxford County Sheriff's Office, established in 1805, is dedicated to protecting life and property in Oxford County, Maine. The office provides law enforcement and correctional services, aiming to perform duties efficiently and effectively while supporting other law enforcement agencies. Its mission emphasizes mutual respect and responsibility between the Sheriff's Office, county, state, municipal agencies, and the citizens it serves.

The office enforces laws impartially, recognizing statutory and judicial limitations and protecting constitutional rights. It manages a Civil Process Division with two full-time law enforcement officers, responsible for serving subpoenas and other court documents, including those related to divorce, family matters, lawsuits, civil disputes, and landlord-tenant notices. This division processes an average of 2,700 papers annually.

The Patrol Division employs 23 full-time deputies covering over 2,100 square miles, divided into three zones. The Sheriff's Office also oversees the Oxford County Jail, which has operated as a 72-hour holding facility and aims to return to a full-service jail model.

Additional services include providing law reports, accident reports, non-criminal fingerprinting for employment and adoption purposes, and information regarding concealed weapons permits. Sheriff Christopher R. Wainwright, elected in 2018, has served in law enforcement for 30 years and held every rank within the department.