Biddeford woman dies of drug overdose at York County Jail

staff reports 8:34 a.m.

July 5, 2022

ALFRED, Maine -- A Biddeford woman was found dead in her cell at the York County Jail on Sunday.

Nicole Turner, 34, was found deceased at 6:30 a.m., York County Sheriff William King said in an email Sunday afternoon.

The Press Herald of Portland is reporting today that her death was due to a drug overdose.

Turner's death is being investigated by the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit.

She had been in jail since June 21 on miscellaneous charges, according to a safety official.

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