The incumbent first elected in 2022 faced a challenge from former employee Valerie Adams, who questioned Sartoris’ leadership of the office.
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Valerie Adams should be Cumberland County’s DA nominee | Letter
I’m a Democratic voter, and I encourage others to choose Valerie Adams as the Democratic nominee for Cumberland County district attorney over incumbent Jacqueline Sartoris. A May 26 Press Herald report cited Adams’ claim that Sartoris “is often unavailable to her staff and the public.” I contacted Sartoris’ office multiple times regarding gun-related disorderly conduct […]
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Reelect Jackie Sartoris as Cumberland County DA | Letter
I have been active in the restorative justice initiatives led by District Attorney Jackie Sartoris. I have seen the profound impact of her leadership. Sartoris has changed the narrative in our justice system, shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation. She is an unwavering supporter of alternative sentencing for low-level offenders, recognizing that true safety […]
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What you need to know about the Cumberland County DA primary
The race has been shaped by the 2 Democratic candidates’ complicated history.
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Jackie Sartoris for Cumberland County DA | Letter
Jackie Sartoris has earned another term as Cumberland County’s District Attorney, not just for her promises, but for her actions. I’ve advocated for restorative justice for years. Building dynamic, effective, and sustainable programs is challenging. Sartoris has done this. She’s passionate about restorative justice, expanded it, invested in it, and made it a real option in our system. […]
Posted inCops & Courts
Murder trial begins for Bridgton man accused of strangling partner
Eric Knight is on trial and charged with murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.
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Former Westbrook mayoral candidate agrees to plea deal for domestic violence assault
Philip Spiller Jr. pleaded no contest at a hearing in Cumberland County Superior Court on Friday. Most of his sentence was suspended.
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ICE pulled detainees from Cumberland County Jail. That could hurt taxpayers.
The agency already owes the jail more than $1 million for having housed detainees over the past several months. The county manager says both issues are causing budgeting headaches.
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Volunteers count Maine’s homeless population in the bitter cold
Teams went out Thursday for the Point-in-Time count, an annual survey of homeless people across the country.
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Cumberland County DA says she is willing to prosecute illegal use of force by ICE agents
As Maine communities brace for a possible enforcement surge, Jacqueline Sartoris said in an interview that she’s concerned about use of force by federal agents in Chicago and Minneapolis.