The new $27 million Cumberland County Jail, the state's largest, on September 8

Authors

Source

Maine Sunday Telegram

Date

9-18-1994

Pages

1B, 16B

Abstract

The new $27 million Cumberland County Jail, the state's largest, on September 8 was the scene of an escape by inmate Philip Destefano. The apparent ease of the escape has exposed weaknesses at the Portland facility, and is prompting taxpayers to question its safety and security. The jail has previously been in the spotlight because of political feuds, communication breakdowns and morale problems among corrections officers. Details.

Subjects

Cumberland County Jail -- Portland

Recommended Citation

"The new $27 million Cumberland County Jail, the state's largest, on September 8" (1994). Maine News Index – Portland Press Herald. 14895.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_pph/14895