Cumberland County Jail limits inmate capacity amid staff shortage
After being denied twice, Steven Gruerman of Appleton was eventually taken to the Cumberland County Jail.
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After being denied twice, Steven Gruerman of Appleton was eventually taken to the Cumberland County Jail.
Portland's Interim Police Chief Heath Gorham said criminals who should be taken to the Cumberland County Jail are not being allowed in because of staffing issues.
Because of the recent spike of violent crime, Portland police announced last month that they would ramp up patrols.
The incident comes as police have reported seeing an increase in armed individuals.
Evert Aristides Delgado Menjivar, 28, turned himself into police Friday. He faces several charges, including aggravated attempted murder and kidnapping.