The Cumberland County case brings to light nebulous hiring standards among Maine jails in vetting corrections applicants.
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Cumberland County picks consultant to develop broadband ‘playbook’
James W. Sewall Co. of Old Town will look at need, demand and costs to guide communities that want to work together to create networks.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Maine bar prosecutor seeks disbarment for suspended lawyer, former DA candidate
Seth Carey’s defense attorney argues that his client needs treatment for mental illness.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Staffing shortage leads York County Jail to move some inmates to Cumberland County
The transfer of at least 30 inmates, aimed at giving officers a break, is expected to last four months.
Posted inElection 2018, News, Politics
Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney
Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Mexicali Blues store in Raymond robbed
A man armed with a knife made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying him.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race
Gale admits to past extramarital affairs, but denies the accusations of sexual misconduct that the Maine Democratic Party cited when it asked him to withdraw.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Cumberland County corrections officer arrested on drug-dealing charge
Davis Glazener of South Portland is charged with cocaine trafficking, but there was no evidence yet suggesting it was connected with his work at the Cumberland County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Cumberland County DA candidates disagree at forum on best ways to tackle opioid crisis
Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck also discuss sexual assault cases, immigration enforcement and safe-injection sites for drug users.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Sahrbeck faces Gale for Cumberland County DA office
A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.