Prison captain fired, but later reinstated, after pepper spraying inmate
A prison captain who was removed from his job last year — and then reinstated — discharged pepper spray directly into the face of an inmate who was restrained and left him in distress for 24 minutes, according to confidential documents and a videotape of the incident obtained by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram.
Our View: Troubled prison has right person in charge
Corrections is the part of state government that most people would like to forget. Stories showing that prisons are dangerous places seem fair to some who think that’s how justice is delivered.
Affidavit details alleged assault by Maine State Prison officer against inmate
ROCKLAND, Maine — A captain at the Maine State Prison pulled the legs out from under an inmate whose hands were cuffed behind him, causing the prisoner to fall, according to an investigator’s report used to charge the officer with assault.
Maine State Prison captain arrested, accused of assaulting inmate
ROCKLAND, Maine — A captain at the Maine State Prison was arrested Wednesday afternoon after being accused of assaulting an inmate on Christmas Eve.
Maine prison captain charged with assaulting inmate
David Cutler, 54, allegedly tackled and assaulted a handcuffed prisoner. Cutler was arrested Wednesday.
Records show high number of incidents, overtime at state prison preceded management change
WARREN, Maine — The number of fights and assaults and the amount of weapons and drugs found within the maximum-security Maine State Prison had been above the average sought by the commissioner prior to his decision to remove Warden Patricia Barnhart from her job last month.
AG’s office takes on Washington County jail fund investigation
MACHIAS, Maine — Termination. Resignation. Now, investigation.
The investigative division of the office of the Maine attorney general has agreed to undertake an independent probe of the use and alleged abuse of an inmate benefit fund at the Washington County Jail.
Plan to close Maine prison center draws concern
The Hallowell pre-release facility's low-risk inmates perform public restitution.
Dismissed Maine State Prison warden remains on state payroll
WARREN, Maine — Patricia Barnhart, who was fired as warden of the Maine State Prison three weeks ago, remains on the state payroll.
Report: Lingerie, cookbooks, cellphone bills paid for with Washington County inmates’ benefit fund
MACHIAS, Maine — A “Santa Baby” novelty plunge bra, four sateen push-up bras, a velour bustier top and a ruffle-trim leather motorcycle jacket were apparently purchased in 2012 with funds from an inmates’ benefit account at the Washington County Jail.
Maine State Prison warden fired
WARREN, Maine — The warden of the Maine State Prison was fired Thursday morning, according to multiple sources.
2 Washington County Jail officials suspended while authorities probe possible misuse of funds
MACHIAS, Maine — The supervisor of the Washington County Jail and the jail’s clerk have been suspended pending the results of an investigation into possible misuse of jail funds, according to Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith.
Board recommends suspension for Hancock County prosecutor
ELLSWORTH, Maine — A state entity that oversees the conduct of licensed attorneys in Maine has determined that a Hancock County prosecutor violated seven bar rules and should be suspended.
Drug use remains prevalent inside Maine State Prison
WARREN, Maine — Drug use remains common within the Maine State Prison although the state said it has taken steps to stem the flow of illegal substances and diverted prescriptions into the maximum security facility.
BélO at Maine State Prison 11/01
BélO played for inmates in the gymnasium at Maine State Prison. He was the second artist to play in the prison's newly-launched concert program. The show was a huge success and the inmates responded with a standing ovation.
Report: Sexual assaults in Maine prisons more than double national average
AUGUSTA, Maine — Inmates in Maine’s state prisons are more likely to be sexually assaulted than those in most other correctional facilities around the U.S., a recent Department of Justice report suggests.
Man acquitted of rape testifies against prosecutor at misconduct hearing
BANGOR, Maine — A former defendant who ended up being acquitted of raping his wife appeared in a Bangor courtroom Monday to testify that a Hancock County prosecutor suppressed evidence that could have helped his case.
Escaped prisoner found in Friendship home died from self-inflicted gunshot wound to head
FRIENDSHIP, Maine — The body found Sunday morning at a home in Friendship has been identified as escaped prisoner Brian Floyd who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Hospice program provides care, comfort for Maine’s aging prison population
WARREN, Maine — Santanu Basu has been a resident of Maine State Prison for a long time already, and has a lot more time to go before he’s released.