Human trafficking is a major concern for Cumberland County District Attorney candidate Jonathan Sahrbeck.
Sahrbeck, an independent residing in Cape Elizabeth, currently works as a prosecutor in the DA’s office where he leads the Human Trafficking Unit.
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