Cumberland County DA's Office awarded $2.5 million grant to tackle rape kit backlog
The Cumberland County District Attorney's Office applied for and got a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Justice grant. "I ...
Former Cumberland County deputy charged with theft, burglary
A now former Cumberland County Sheriff's deputy is facing multiple charges after being indicted earlier this month.
Body camera footage shows what led up to Harrison police shooting
HARRISON (WGME) – Body worn camera video shows what led up to a man being shot by police in Harrison last month. On November ...
Federal grant will help Maine county clear backlog of untested rape kits
According to the Cumberland County District Attorney's office, roughly 500 sexual assault kits remain untested.
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Grant for rape kit backlog a reminder of how much Maine lags on investigations
“It’s the first time anyone in Maine has applied,” Sartoris clarified. Sartoris said she’s excited to get the funding but ...
Rape kit backlog shows how much Maine still lags on investigations
Cumberland County District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris remembers reading a magazine story in 2019 that opened her eyes to how little the criminal justice system has improved when it comes to sexual ...
Cumberland County wins grant to track sexual assault kits at every local police department
The grant, provided by the Department of Justice, is part of the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, a program to improve ...
Former Cumberland County deputy faces theft, burglary charges
A former Cumberland County sheriff's deputy has been indicted on two felony charges tied to the alleged theft of more than $10,000 in property. Brian Smith, 37, of Poland, was indicted by a grand jury ...