Inmate dies at Penobscot County jail

Published
June 22, 2026
Location
Bangor, Maine
Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Bangor Maine in Bangor, Maine: An inmate who had been arrested and taken into custody on Saturday at around 11:50 a.m. died in the Penobscot County Jail at approximately 9:35 p.m. The inmate was found unresponsive during a standard check, and officials attempted resuscitation with assistance from Bangor emergency personnel. No injuries were reported at the time of death. The Maine Department of Corrections and the Maine medical examiner’s office have been notified, and an investigation is ongoing.

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Inmate dies at Penobscot County jail

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