Portland police chief: Intake policies at Cumberland County Jail have negative impact to public safety
Portland police chief: Intake policies at Cumberland County Jail have negative impact to public safety
Source: wmtw.com
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Portland police chief: Intake policies at Cumberland County Jail have negative impact to public safety
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.
Interim Portland Police Chief F. Heath Gorham criticized Sheriff Kevin Joyce for continuing to limit jail intake after a man allegedly threatened his officers.