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 of alcohol and causing a disturbance on Water Street. He was released on bail shortly after his arrest, according to Hallowell Police Chief Christopher Giles.
Clancy was appointed Capitol Police chief in 2021. The Department of Public Safety did not respond to questions about his employment status on Monday, but released a brief statement two days later confirming that Clancy is on administrative leave pending a review of the circumstances around his arrest.
The Department of Public Safety said Lt. Steve Trahan will lead the agency while Clancy is on leave.
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