On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at approximately 0520 am, during routine population checks, a correctional officer found an inmate involved in a life threatening situation.Correctional staff, medical personnel, and Bangor EMS provided life saving measures, however their efforts were not successful.
The incident was not the result of any altercation with other inmates or staff. No other inmates were immediately impacted or injured. Following appropriate protocols, the Bangor Police Department and Penobscot County Law Enforcement Division conducted an investigation which remains active at this time.
As part of the process, the Attorney General’s Office and Maine Department of Corrections were notified.Family of the deceased have been notified. The deceased’s Identity will be released tomorrow allowing for additional notifications.
Medical and mental health staff have been and will remain within the facility.
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