Oxford County commissioners deny Sheriff Wainwright’s request to pay legal fees

Commissioners denied Wainwright's request, finding that hiring an attorney to defend himself against commissioners' complaint was for "Sheriff Wainwright’s personal benefit and in that capacity solely.”

Advisory conclusion on Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright

Oxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright

The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had received a traffic citation.