Oakland police say they're discussing with state officials whether to take action against the Kingdom Life Church for potentially violating COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Kennebec Journal reported Sunday that the church hosted several large gatherings over the weekend.
In a written statement, Oakland Police Deputy Chief Rick Stubbert says officers met with Pastor Jamie Dickson, who said the event grew larger than he anticipated.
Stubbert says Dickson expressed a desire to work with police in the future to keep his community and congregation safe.
