Courts and jails ease COVID-19 protocols

Androscoggin County Jail continues to mask, quarantine and test inmates, but has loosened some restrictions.

Judge tosses lawsuit over jail calls in Auburn

A criminal defense attorney was suing for access to phone records involving an inmate who was not his client, arguing that he had as much right to them as prosecutors.

Lewiston lawyer sues over jail phone recordings

Court-appointed attorney Jesse James Ian Archer claims the jail appears to be either violating the privacy of inmates or violating state public access laws.

Auburn man injured in Minot chase appears in court

Brandon Pelletier of Auburn was charged with nearly a dozen crimes, including three felonies, after the Monday chase ended in a crash.

Androscoggin County Commission to consider new site for Sheriff’s Office

The prospective location will be revealed Wednesday night when the county commission meets.

Pair arrested after trying to pass bogus bills at Androscoggin County Jail, police say

Auburn police say Angelina Quirion and Adam Jalbert were found in the parking lot of the jail on Thursday in possession of drugs including, cocaine and fentanyl.

Androscoggin County Jail meets federal standards on handling sex assault allegations

Auburn jail still working to keep virus from spreading

At Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn, anyone arrested is immediately quarantined and tested for COVID-19.

Oxford traffic stops lead to 3 arrests and seizures by Maine State Police

Police report 204 grams of fentanyl, 12 grams of cocaine base, methamphetamines, $1,064 of suspected drug proceeds, and a firearm were seized during the search and traffic stops.

Slower testing of inmates impedes booking at Auburn jail

Sheriff says COVID-19 infected inmates filling up holding cells at Androscoggin County Jail.