Androscoggin county jail Archives

Androscoggin County jail sues state after housing its prisoners during pandemic

by Christopher Williams December 28, 2020December 29, 2020

As the state sought to protect its prisons from COVID-19 infection, it transferred that risk to the counties’ detention facilities, writes the Androscoggin County’s attorney.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Inmates at Auburn jail strike again, list concerns

by Christopher Williams November 17, 2020November 18, 2020

Some inmates refuse meals at Androscoggin County Jail while issuing a letter outlining more than a dozen complaints to administrators.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

COVID-19 outbreak strikes Auburn jail

by Christopher Williams November 11, 2020November 12, 2020

Three transport officers at Androscoggin County Jail test positive for the virus, prompting the state agency to step in to assist.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

State prisons block transfer from jails of sentenced inmates, again

by Christopher Williams October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

Nine of the 23 sentenced inmates at the Androscoggin County Jail were scheduled to be taken to a state prison Thursday, said Sheriff Eric Samson. The block is due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Inmate hunger strike at Androscoggin County Jail over COVID testing ends after one day

by Christopher Williams October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

Nearly 30 inmates from two cell blocks stopped eating Monday morning to demand more in-jail testing for the virus and to express their displeasure with their mattresses.