ICE arrests Cumberland County corrections officer in Portland
Jan 22, 2026·Location: Portland, ME

A Cumberland County corrections officer was detained by ICE agents Wednesday night in Portland despite having documentation showing he was authorized to work until April 2029. The officer had a clean background check when hired in February 2024 and was actively pursuing legal immigration status. Sheriff Kevin Joyce commented on the arrest, noting the officer's background and immigration status pursuit.
Sources
- Cumberland County sheriff: ICE arrest of corrections officer was ‘bush league’
pressherald.com·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
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WMTW·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
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