Maine Capitol Police Chief on Leave After His Arrest in Hallowell

Maine Capitol Police chief on leave after his arrest in Hallowell

The Maine Department of Public Safety has ended its silence about the arrest of Capitol Police Chief Matthew Clancy and confirmed that he has been placed on administrative leave. Clancy was arrested last Friday following an altercation in downtown Hallowell. He was charged with misdemeanor assault and resisting arrest after a scuffle with a Hallowell police officer. Police were called after receiving reports that Clancy was under the influence o…

Police chief facing assault charges placed on administrative leave

Maine Capitol Police Chief Matt Clancy was placed on leave Saturday morning after an incident in Hallowell with another officer, Maine State Police said.