A Portland official who serves as the director of housing and economic development was issued a summons for assault last week, according to police.
Portland police confirmed Tuesday that 54-year-old Gregory Watson was accused of assault after a Feb. 20 incident on Congress Street. They issued a summons on March 18.
Police department spokesperson Brad Nadeau declined to share further details about the alleged assault. No filings about the case were available at the Cumberland County Courthouse as of Tuesday morning.
Watson was placed on paid administrative leave, city spokesperson Jessica Grondin said in a statement Monday. She declined to provide additional information.
This is a developing story.
Staff Writer Drew Johnson contributed to this reporting.