In response to allegations that some of his officers arrived at a mass shooting scene reeking of alcohol, Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce issued a statement denying all claims. The allegations arose from a Portland police after-action report following the deadliest mass shooting in state history on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston.
Sheriff Joyce emphasized that all officers were either on duty or had just completed training before being requested for assistance by Lewiston police. He refuted claims that his officers had been drinking, attended a funeral, or dispatched themselves without orders.
