Both the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Department have tried out the tech, which is raising questions about whether it’s cutting-edge or cutting corners.
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
Lewiston woman can sue jail officers who watched her give birth, federal court rules
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that 2 Cumberland County correctional officers do not fall under qualified immunity in the suit filed by Jaden Brown, who alleges the officers violated her constitutional rights to privacy.
Federal inmates’ return helps Cumberland County Jail finances but hurts staff morale
Housing federal prisoners is crucial to the jail’s funding, but adding inmates to the facility comes at a cost for correctional workers, who say they already were struggling with the workload.
‘Ding dong ditch’ shooting victim released from hospital
Dominick Mellon, 18, of Bridgton has been issued a cease harassment notice and trespass warning. The alleged shooter, Vincent Martin, has been charged with felony assault and felony reckless conduct.
Teen ‘ding dong ditch’ prankster shot in Harrison
Vincent M. Martin, 30, Waterford Road, Harrison, was arrested at his home hours after the alleged shooting at 7:38 a.m. Saturday morning.
Auburn woman injured in Harrison crash expected to recover
The woman was unconscious and not breathing before first responders initiated life-saving measures.
Cumberland County sergeant was already suspended before domestic violence allegations
Brian Smith, 36, is charged with domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and threatening display of a weapon after he was arrested Sunday afternoon in Poland.
Cumberland County deputy charged in Poland domestic violence case
The suspended deputy reportedly shot at the ground near the alleged victim at his home.
Casco man dies in motorcycle crash
Nicholas Murdock, 35, died at Maine Medical Center Tuesday, a day after losing control of his bike on Meadow Road.
Corrections union wants Cumberland County sheriff removed from office
The union claims Sheriff Kevin Joyce committed an ethical – and possibly criminal – violation when he issued a news release 4 years ago blaming a jail guard for assaulting an inmate.