Former Chief of Maine Capitol Police Reaches Deal to Settle Bar Fight Charges

Former Maine Capitol Police chief given chance to avoid most serious charges after bar fight

The former Maine Capitol Police chief may avoid the most serious charges after he allegedly assaulted a Hallowell police officer who tried to break up a bar fight last year. Under deferred disposition, Matthew Clancy must seek counseling and treatment for substance use and provide the court with proof of that by Oct. 20, according to ABC affiliate WMTW. Clancy must then provide evidence every three months that he’s continuing that treatment, WMT…

Former chief of Maine Capitol Police reaches deal to settle bar fight charges

Matthew Clancy will remain on bail for nine months, and if he abides by conditions, will pay a $300 fine. He's accused of assaulting a police officer who responded to an incident in Hallowell last year.

Former Maine Capitol Police chief agrees to deal over Hallowell bar scuffle

Matthew Clancy will pay a $300 fine and avoid additional punishment if he engages in treatment, refrains from possessing alcohol and otherwise stays out of trouble for 9 months.