County officials decided not to renew a contract with the sheriff’s office to provide entry screening and courtroom security after recent staff departures, opting instead to have the state Office of the Judicial Marshal do so.
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Kennebec County commissioners to consider ‘welcoming county’ resolution
The move comes after a county resident requested an ordinance guiding county law enforcement interactions with federal immigration authorities, but counties have little authority to enact ordinances.
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Gardiner man proposes immigrant protections
The Kennebec County Commission will hear a presentation on a series of proposals to guide county law enforcement interaction with federal customs and immigration agents.
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Drug trafficking charges lead Kennebec indictment list
An indictment is not a determination of guilt, but it indicates that there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial.
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Top Kennebec jail official resigns to work for the state
The county is seeking a new jail captain to manage the county’s correctional facility.
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State rejects request for Augusta courtroom video recording
The Kennebec Journal requested surveillance videos taken Feb. 28, when a court officer emailed a cellphone photo of a defense attorney’s notes to the prosecutor.
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Robert Crockett, former county treasurer, dies
The former Augusta city councilor is remembered as a good friend with a commitment to public service.
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Investigation continues into cellphone photo taken by court security officer in Augusta
No changes have taken place with regard to courtroom procedures by security personnel, but all have been made aware that the officer was placed on leave immediately.
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Kennebec County grand jury indicts dozens on drug trafficking charges
Others face charges of domestic violence assault, unlawful sexual contact and criminal restraint by a parent.
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New year, new faces in Kennebec County government
New sheriff, probate judge and two county commissioners were sworn in at midday ceremonies.