A person who died on the Cumberland County Jail on July 6 has been recognized.
Kevin Whitford, 65, was present in his cell at round 9:57 a.m., in line with Capt. John Costello of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Whitford was found by a correctional officer whereas on inspection rounds on the morning of July 6, and medical help was known as to try to revive him. Whitford was not capable of be revived, in line with Costello.
An post-mortem will probably be performed by the state health worker, and the Portland Police Division and the Maine Division of Corrections have opened an investigation into Whitford’s demise, in line with Capt. Don Goulet of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Workplace.
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