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Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office

Published
September 4, 2024

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.
Published
August 26, 2024

Cumberland County says corrections union complaint is insufficient, inaccurate

The complaint alleges that when the county renewed its contract with the U.S. Marshals Service, it unfairly put pressure on already overwhelmed employees.
Published
August 14, 2024

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.
Published
July 24, 2024

Two injured in Brunswick crash involving police vehicle

Two people were injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon that involved a police cruiser and another vehicle.
Published
July 20, 2024

Auburn woman injured in Harrison crash expected to recover

The woman was unconscious and not breathing before first responders initiated life-saving measures.

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Published
July 10, 2024

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.
Published
July 8, 2024

Cumberland County deputy charged in Poland domestic violence case

The suspended deputy reportedly shot at the ground near the alleged victim at his home.
Published
July 2, 2024

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.
Published
June 28, 2024

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.
Published
June 7, 2024

Gray-New Gloucester speech therapist accused of assaulting student is still working for the district

Thomas Morawiec was issued a summons on Thursday is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 14.