Update

At 4:05 PM, troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash northbound on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield. A tractor trailer truck, operated by Serhii Milchecko, 47, of Nova Scotia was traveling in the travel lane and was rear-ended by a Kia sedan, operated by 17-year-old from Winslow. A Chevrolet Malibu, operated by 35-year-old Desiree Chenette, of Lincoln then struck the rear of the Kia. Both sedans sustained significant damage.

Both the juvenile and Chenette were treated by EMS and released at the scene. State Police remind all motorist to drive distraction-free and maintain a safe following distance between your vehicle and others to ensure a safer road for everyone.

An autopsy was conducted today, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta on 41-year-old Luke Norris. The cause of death has been determined to be multiple sharp force injuries, and the manner of death has been ruled homicide. 36-year-old Heidi Tasker is currently being held without bail at the Penobscot County Jail. She is expected to make her first court appearance on Monday.

*Booking photo can be found on the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Website

The Maine State Police has received confirmation from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta that the deceased female found at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth has been positively identified as 52-year-old Sari Carlson of Portland, Maine. The cause and manner of death remain pending. There is no risk to the public. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. No further details are available at this time.

Cleanup efforts continue following an early morning fuel truck rollover on I-295 northbound at mile marker 26 in Brunswick. It was initially reported that the truck was carrying kerosene, however it was actually transporting 2,900 gallons of off-road diesel. Approximately 2,400 gallons leaked as a result of the crash.

While the vehicle has been cleared, Clean Harbors is on scene along with Maine DEP managing fuel cleanup efforts. The travel lane will be closed for much of the day until the cleanup is complete. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central in response to a death at a residence on Canaan Road in Hartland.

The deceased, an adult female was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was performed on Monday, April 14, 2025. The deceased has been identified as 78-year-old Velma Withee of Hartland. The manner of death has been ruled homicide. The cause of death is not being released at this time. 

The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation. There is no known threat to the public. There is no further information available at this time.