How do I contact the Police Department in a non-emergency situation?
You may reach the Police Department for non-emergency situations, including the Animal Control Officer, by calling 839-5581.
How do I contact the Fire Department in a non-emergency situation?
For non-emergency information and questions regarding burn permits, rescue billing, birthday party information, etc. please call 839-6762.
How can I contest a traffic citation?
On the back of the traffic ticket are instructions for contesting the ticket. You must check off the box indicating that you want to contest the ticket and mail the ticket to the Violations Bureau at the address listed on the ticket. You have 20 days from the day you got the ticket to do this. If you contest the ticket, you will receive a court date by mail from the Violations Bureau. The notice will be sent to you at the address on the ticket, so please make sure that the address on the ticket is correct. The Violations Bureau will not research correct addresses or P.O. Boxes.
How do I contact the Violations Bureau?
The Violations Bureau can be contacted during regular business hours at 783-5422 or toll free at 1-866-PAY-TIXX. You can also contact them online at www.paytixx.com. The mailing address is: Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau P.O. Box 480 Lewiston, Maine 04243-0480.
How do I contact the Maine District Court?
Portland District Court Information
Criminal Case Information |
822-4204 |
Civil Case Information |
822-4200 |
Family Case Information |
822-4221 |
Protection from Abuse orders |
822-4201 |
I lost my traffic citation, what do I do?
If you are sure that your ticket was issued to you by the Gorham Police Department, contact the Records Division during the day, Monday through Friday, at 839-5581 to request the information needed to pay or contest the ticket.
How do I get a permit to drive my car to an inspection station?
You may call Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581 and request an officer stop by your residence.
You must have a valid registration, driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance with you when you ask for the permit.
How can I find out if my car has been towed?
For vehicle tow information call the Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581. The dispatcher will be able to tell you if your car was towed and what tow company you need to contact to pick up the car.
How can I find out if my car has been impounded?
Cars can be impounded for different reasons. If the car is considered evidence in a criminal investigation, you will need to contact the investigating officer at 839-5581. If the car was involved in a traffic crime and has been impounded as part of the investigation, you can contact the investigating officer at 839-5581.
What can be done about illegally parked vehicles?
Parking Problems such as blocked driveways, time zone violations, vehicles in no parking zones, etc. can be reported to the Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581.
What should I do if I have been involved in a Traffic Accident?
If you are involved in an accident, you should immediately report it to the police by calling 9-1-1 and remaining at the accident scene until the police arrive. If the police have not been called to the scene, you and the other driver must come to the police department (270 Main Street) to report the accident. Each driver should bring his/her driver’s license, registration, insurance card and the car he/she was operating at that time of the accident (if operable) to allow the officer taking the report to see the accident damage. Without the above information, the police department can not take a report. If you come to the police department to report an accident, you should expect to wait until an officer can be called in from the street to speak with you.
How can I obtain a copy of an Accident Report?
Accident reports are public records. In most cases, your insurance company will request a copy of the report. If you do want to request a copy, you can mail a request to the Gorham Police Department 270 Main Street, Gorham, Maine 04038 or you can come in person to the Police Department Lobby to request the report. You may either pick up the report in person or have it mailed or faxed to you. The cost for the report is $9.00, which can be paid by cash or check. Credit or debit cards are not accepted. Your check should be made payable to the Town of Gorham. The $9.00 must be paid before you receive the report.
How do I report traffic problems in my neighborhood?
If the problem is speeding vehicles or other violations of traffic laws, please contact the Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581. It is helpful if you can tell us the type of violation, the street, the time of day and any identifying characteristics of the vehicle and/or driver. If the traffic issue has to do with signage, potholes, etc, please contact Gorham Public Works at 892-9062 or through the City website. Malfunctioning traffic lights can be reported to Public Works at 892-9062 or after hours, to Cumberland County Regional
Communications @ 839-5581.
How do I pay/contest a Parking ticket?
Parking tickets can be paid in person or mailed to the Gorham Police Department.
To discuss or dispute a parking ticket, contact the issueing officer through Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581.
How do I get a boot removed from my car?
When your car is “booted,” you must pay all of your unpaid parking tickets plus a “boot fee” before the boot is removed. For questions or to find out how much money is owed call the Records Division @ 839-5581. Payments are made in person at the Gorham Police Department or through the mail. Vehicles that are still booted after 6:00 p.m. will be towed. Please contact Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581 for information about the tow. All parking tickets and related fees must be paid before the car is released by the tow company.
How do I find out if lost/recovered property was turned in at the Police Station?
Please call the Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581 and an officer will contact you. Leave a message with your name, phone number and a description of the lost item. The officer will get back to you. In order to claim property, you will need to be able to show proof of ownership of the item.
How can I get a copy of a police report?
Not every police report is available for public release. Some records may be released in response to a specific inquiry that includes a name, date of birth, date of arrest and charge, or disposition (excluding intelligence or investigation information). You should send a written request providing the suspect’s and/or victim’s names, the date of the incident, the case number (if available) and your connection to the case. In your request, you should include a contact number for you in case there are questions or issues with processing your request. The request should be mailed to the Records Division, 270 Main Street, Gorham, Maine 04038. Reports may also be requested at the lobby of the Police Department. You should allow a minimum of 3 business days for your request to be
processed. There is an administrative fee of $9.00 for the 1st page of a report and $1.50 for each additional page.
How can I get a background check?
You will need to contact the Maine State Bureau of Identification at 624-7240. This ensures that the most up-to-date information is provided.
How can I get information about sex offenders in my neighborhood?
Information about registered sex offenders is available at the Maine Sex Offender Registry at www.sor.informe.org.
If I am the victim of a crime, how do I find out who is assigned to my case? What is gong on with my case? or Provide additional information about it?
Please call the Detective Bureau of the Police Department at 839-5046. The office assistant will tell you who is assigned to the case.
How do I contact the District Attorney’s Office?
The Cumberland County District Attorney’s office is in the Cumberland County Courthouse located at 142 Federal Street Portland, Maine. The phone number is 871-8384.
Can I have my fingerprints taken at the police department?
The Gorham Police Department provides this service. A fee of $3.00 is assessed. This service is provided for Gorham residences only during normal business hours. (8:30-4:30)
How do I report a crime?
Call 9-1-1 and provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible about the incident. You do not have to give your name or address in order to report a crime that you have witnessed but it is very helpful to us if you do. If you are a victim, you will need to provide the dispatcher with your name, phone number and address, so that an officer can reach you.
How do I file a nuisance or disorder complaint?
Call Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581 and explain your problem to the dispatcher. They will determine the appropriate police response.
How do I file an animal complaint?
Call Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581 and explain your problem to the dispatcher. They will determine the appropriate police response.
How do I report criminal activity in my neighborhood?
You can call Cumberland County Regional Communications @ 839-5581 and explain your problem to the dispatcher or you can email us through the anonymous tips section of this website. Please do not take any police action or confront the perpetrators yourself.
My friend has been arrested, what do I do?
The Gorham Police Department transports all arrested individuals to the Cumberland County Jail, located at 50 County Way in Portland. The phone number is 774-5939.
What is the Town of Gorham Firearm Ordinance and Shotgun Only Areas?
The Town of Gorham does have a specific Shotgun Only Area of Town along with a Game Preserve.
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