Sabattus Police Department unveils new patch inspired by Native American chief for whom the town was named
The town was renamed “Sabattus” in 1971 in recognition of Chief Sabattus, a Native American chief of the Anasagunticook tribe that once roamed the area.
Credit: Sabattus Police Department Published: 2:37 PM EST December 16, 2020 Updated: 4:51 AM EST December 17, 2020
SABATTUS, Maine The Sabattus Police Department’s law enforcement officers will be sporting a new shoulder patch design starting January 1, 2021.
According to Sabattus Chief of Police Sheila Wetherbee, the design is inspired by Chief Sabattus, a Native American chief of the Anasagunticook tribe that once roamed the area who is said to have been killed in battle. Formerly Webster, the town was renamed “Sabattus” in 1971 in recognition of Chief Sabattus.