State Won’t Charge Former Biddeford Cop Accused In Sex Abuse Case

Attorney General Janet Mills announced Wednesday that she will not seek criminal charges against former Biddeford police officer Stephen Dodd.

Dodd and Biddeford resident Michael McKeown were accused of molestation by Matthew Lauzon, who said he was molested years ago as a teenager.

"Attorney General Mills said that a thorough investigation by her office and a legal analysis by senior prosecutors concluded that there is insufficient evidence to prove the elements of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt, including the element of Mr. Lauzon’s age at the time of the alleged encounters," a Wednesday press release said.

The press release also mentioned that Mills anticipates no further action in this matter.