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Maine Prosecutors Against Casino Plans

MAINE – As reported by the Associated Press: "The Maine Prosecutors Association came out Monday against a $650 million casino in southern Maine.

"Mark Lawrence, the district attorney for York County, said a casino would cause an increase in drunken driving, domestic abuse, loan-sharking, embezzlement and other crimes.

"Moreover, he said the proposed casino law would not allow the state to enforce gaming laws at the casino, and would give only the Maine State Police - but not local or county law enforcement agencies - jurisdiction over crimes.

"…Erin Lehane, spokeswoman for Think About It, a pro-casino group, said all law-enforcement agencies would have police powers at a casino. State police would enforce gaming laws, she said.

"She also disputed the claim that the mere presence of a casino would cause crime to rise.

"…Maine voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to allow the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation to develop a $650 million casino and resort in southern Maine. The tribes have set their sights on Sanford, where they have options to buy about 300 acres…"

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