Cumberland County District Attorney's Office

04/15/2026

Cumberland County to Celebrate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)
April 19-25th, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2026
Portland, ME

Together with the Portland Police Department, the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office will hold a special press conference on Tuesday, April 21st at 11:00 AM, in celebration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) at the Maine Room, Portland City Hall.

Advocates from both agencies have worked together to create a unique theme – Strength Through Community – for this year’s event. This theme highlights the significant role that community resources play in assisting victims and survivors of crime with legal, financial, and medical support, among others. A comprehensive guide of resources available to victims in Cumberland County and Southern Maine will be unveiled during the conference, along with a special QR code for immediate access and use.

Speakers will include Cumberland County District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris, Deputy District Attorney and leader of the Cumberland County S*xual Assault Team, Christopher Coleman, Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois, Cara Cookson, Director of Victim Services for the Criminal Division of the Attorney General’s Office, and survivors of crime in Cumberland County.

District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris stated, “No one asks to be the victim of a crime. Our community partners help empower victims to choose how they participate in the criminal legal system, to support them as they recover their equilibrium, and to assure them that their experience is not their fault. We are grateful for the work our partners do in meeting victims where they are and lifting them up, every day.”

“National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is an opportunity to recognize the strength of those impacted by crime and to reaffirm our unwavering support for them,” said Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois. “We are committed to ensuring every victim is treated with compassion, respect, and dignity, and that they have a voice throughout the justice process. Supporting victims is not just part of our mission, it is at the heart of what we do.”

For more information please contact Carly St. Pierre from the District Attorney’s Office at [email protected] or 207-871-8384. You may also contact Suna Shaw, Victim Witness Advocate Coordinator at the Portland Police Department, at 207-874-8519 or [email protected].

04/07/2026

Thank you to Maine Public for spreading the word about our new and exciting restorative justice partnership.

Cumberland County's District Attorney on Tuesday will begin to offer some defendants a chance to resolve their alleged crimes through a restorative justice program in which they face the victim.

District Attorney Jackie Sartoris said it's about having defendants take responsibility for their actions and allowing victims to tell defendants the harm they've caused, something they can't do in court.

📷 : Carol Bousquet

04/06/2026

Please see the attached press release from the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.

03/27/2026

In December, 2024, we were awarded Maine's first grant - $2.5 million - to inventory, test, and investigate the backlog of all reported s*x assault kits in Cumberland County. With the inventory under way, we've confirmed that there are kits that have waited for decades to become someone's top priority.

If you're an experienced law enforcement professional dedicated to justice who cares about victims, please apply today to join us in this essential work.

Test. Investigate. Help heal.

Trade the patrol car for a role focused on forensic best practices, specialized training, and community safety. Cumberland County is seeking a Lead Investigator to join our mission. This role is a dedicated effort to clear the backlog and provide long-awaited answers to survivors and law enforcement agencies. Be the voice for those awaiting justice. Apply today!

*Please note this is a federal grant-funded position, limited in time and scope, scheduled to end in October 2027, with a potential extension.

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We are hiring, Lead Investigator, Assault Kit Initiative, Full time non-exempt employee, competitive pay and benefits, based in the District Attorney's office, MCJA Graduate/Blue Pin, experience investigating criminal cases, minimum 2 years full time law enforcement experience. For more information follow the link in the first comment.
207-619-1113
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03/05/2026

Cumberland County ADA secures Law Court win
Portland, ME

March 5, 2026

Congratulations to Assistant District Attorney Kristen Hughes for winning an appeal last Thursday in State v. Coffill. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision affirming defendant Thomas Coffill’s convictions of eluding an officer and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. A jury found Coffill guilty of these charges among others following a trial in September 2024. Thank you ADA Hughes for your hard work and dedication to this case.

02/12/2026

Thank you to the law enforcement officers and our prosecutors who investigated and brought these charges.

The former independent gubernatorial candidate was out on probation following his conviction in 2023 on four felony charges of possession s*xually explicit materials involving children.

02/11/2026

Portland Recovery Community Center and District Attorney announce new program — one hour introduction to recovery could help resolve criminal cases.

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02/10/2026

Cumberland County District Attorney elevates head of S*x Assault Division—Christopher Coleman named Deputy District Attorney.

02/10/2026

Sebago man sentenced to 25 years for s*xual assault charges against a minor

Victim was abused by perpetrator for over three years

Portland, ME, Cumberland County
February 9, 2026

A Sebago man was sentenced last Thursday at the Cumberland County Courthouse for multiple felony charges involving s*xual abuse of a child. Justice Thomas McKeon sentenced Vincent Torre, age 43, to 25 years in prison, all but 19 years suspended, and six years of probation.

At the conclusion of a three day trial in October, a jury found Torre guilty of felony charges of gross s*xual assault, unlawful s*xual contact, and s*xual abuse of a minor.

Maine State Police Detective Victoria Knight began investigating the case in October 2023, after a family member of the victim reported the s*xual abuse.

Assistant District Attorney Carlos Diaz represented the State. Victim Witness Advocates Jessica Amato and Miranda Baker, and Trial Assistant Carly St. Pierre provided support in this matter.

For questions or inquiries, contact [email protected]

Pictured from left to right: VWA Miranda Baker, VWA Jessica Amato, and ADA Carlos Diaz

01/25/2026

The rule of law - our nation’s foundation - deserves our attention.

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The MSBA's Board of Governors has issued a statement on the rule of law amid ICE activities in Maine. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/3jkjruxb