Sanford lawmaker turns himself in after alleged domestic violence

Oct. 26—A Maine state representative came forward Monday morning after Sanford police wanted him for alleged domestic violence.

Sanford police have issued an arrest warrant for state Rep. Lucas Lanigan, police confirmed Saturday. The police were looking for him all weekend.

Lanigan, a Republican, represents the 141st District, which includes parts of Shapleigh, Newfield, Sanford and Springvale.

He turned himself in at the York County Jail around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sanford Police Maj. Mark Dyer said. Dyer said the attack was reported to police on Friday, but would not clarify what specifically Lanigan is accused of. He says the investigation is still ongoing.

Lanigan was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and is running for re-election against Democrat Patricia Kidder in November. He lives in the Springvale area of ​​Sanford.

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