When Colton Sweeney was looking for work back in the early 2000s, what he found at York County Jail was stability, and a tight-knit work family. Now Sweeney, 48, who began his career at the county jail in Alfred as a reserve correctional officer in 2002, became fulltime in 2003, and has worked his way through the ranks, is now a captain.

The Maine Sheriff’s Association Summer Retreat was hosted by the York County Sheriff’s Office. Attendees heard a number of presentations and spent time networking with each other. York County Sheriff William L. King said Sen Susan Collins was enthusiastic in her acceptance of the invitation to speak at the MSA event. “I am very pleased that Senator Collins took the time to meet with us,” said King. “She has always been a great ally to law enforcement."

York County Commissioners approved the hiring of correctional officers and other county personnel at their Sept 3 meeting, voted on a bid for six vehicles at York County Sheriff’s Office and heard a positive update on the York County Jail food services and commissary contracts.

Cindy Sanborn had been a stay-at-home parent and a foster mom. Over time, she began looking for a change. She applied for a job as a corrections officer at York County Jail 25 years ago after a family friend who worked there thought she’d be a good fit. As it turns out, she was indeed a good fit. And earlier this month Sanborn was promoted to Lieutenant of the Classifications department.

Waving youngsters greeted the convoy of York County Sheriff’s Office cruisers as deputies drove past Shapleigh Memorial School, lights on and sirens blaring. Further down the road, at Shapleigh Fire and Rescue, lights were flashing on all apparatus parked outside, and all available personnel cheered as the cruisers passed by. Inside one of the cruisers was Detective Tom Searway, who just completed 15 years with YCSO, the last five as detective, retiring that day,

The York County Sheriff's Office annual awards ceremony for 2024 was held Friday, March 21.

A man who used 3 aliases was committed to the York County Jail June 15, 1893 for highway robbery. Read the rest of the story.

The YCSO was awarded a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to outfit 30 deputies with lifesaving AEDs.

Travis Jones has been named Interim Sergeant at the York County Sheriff's Office. Discover more about his path to law enforcement.

Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month and are designed to provide support and education significant others of first responders.

'Recruits' to get first-hand look at patrol, corrections, K9 utilization - and a ride-along

York County Sheriff's Office bids farewell to Major Kathryn Moone, Strafford County's New Sheriff

Craig Sanford has been named Major of Operations at York County Sheriff's Office and will take up his new duties on January 6.

York County Sheriff's Office Deputies began wearing body cameras about a month ago. Find out why.

York County Government Breaks New Ground with Recovery and Training Centers

Major Lori J. Marks has been named Administrator of York County Jail.

York County Jail highlights IN2WORK program, offering inmates training for restaurant kitchens.

Five York County Jail residents graduate from food service training program

The course, billed as “Behind the Walls at York County Jail,” will give folks an opportunity to see how the facility operates, said King.

ALFRED, Maine – Many – perhaps most – who know her would describe York County Jail Lt. Lori Marks as a ‘can do’ sort of person. So when a...