May

Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 22-month-old child occurring in Thomaston. On May 29, 2024, at approximately 7:26 PM., Thomaston Police and Rescue responded to the Walmart in Thomaston for a report of a child not breathing. The child was transported to Pen Bay Medical Center, where the child was pronounced dead.  Thomaston Police contacted the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit, who responded to investigate, which is protocol in all child deaths in Maine. An autopsy will be conducted at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death. The investigation into the death continues.

On May 28^th, at approximately 1910 Hours, the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department received several 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of 106-109 Auburn Road in Peru. Callers reported a truck stopped next to a car and fired a gun into the car. 

First responders arrived and observed a blue Hyundai on the side of the road with a deceased female in the driver’s seat. The female was later identified as Dale Gaudreau 02/16/65.

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Department requested the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit-South to assist with the investigation. 

Investigator’s learned David Gaudreau 04/13/64, called several family members and advised he shot his wife. 

At approximately 2334 Hours, David Gaudreau surrendered himself to the Maine State Police and the Oxford County Sheriff’s department. David Gaudreau was transported to the Oxford County Jail and charged with Murder. 

On May 28, 2024, at 3:05 PM, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash along the northbound median of I-295 near Tukey’s Bridge in Portland. The operator of an SUV told troopers she fell asleep before striking the median concrete barrier, and the vehicle came to rest, blocking the passing lane. The female operator sustained minor injuries and was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland by Portland Fire and Rescue. The crash slowed northbound traffic for approximately 45 minutes until the operator was transported and the vehicle towed.  

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 2:08 PM, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1724 Hallowell Road in Litchfield at the request of a family member. Upon their arrival, 90-year-old Gerald Marin was found deceased in his residence. Deputies contacted the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit, who responded and began investigating the circumstances of the death. Maine State Police detectives and evidence technicians worked through the weekend, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Sunday, May 19, 2024, ruling the death a homicide. On May 22, 2024, Major Crimes detectives arrested 55-year-old Shari Allimah of Lewiston, charging her with Murder. Allimah was being held at the Androscoggin County Jail on unrelated charges.

On May 21, 2024, Gorham Police responded to 76 Longfellow Road in Gorham after receiving a call from utility workers believing they had come across skeletal remains.  Once on scene, Gorham Police notified the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South to assist in the investigation. The remains have been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiners in Augusta. Gorham and State Police continue to investigate.

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at approximately 10:50 PM, State Police troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-95 near Stillwater Avenue in Bangor. A 17-year-old lost control of a 2014 Ford F250 on the wet roadways while attempting to pass another motorist before striking a guardrail. A 17-year-old passenger, not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected in the crash. The passenger was taken by ambulance to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing at this time. 

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 7 PM, Troopers from Troop I responded to a tractor trailer rollover at mile 141 northbound on I-95 in Clinton. The truck that crashed was hauling approximately 15 million bees. The driver was transported to the hospital with complaints of pain. The bees were mostly contained, and the goal was to save them. The driver was headed to Washington County where the bees were to pollinate blueberry fields. Other assets assisting at the scene were the Clinton Fire Department, the Burnham Fire Department, MaineDOT, Dostie’s Towing, and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The right lane was shut down throughout the night.

On Thursday May 9, 2024, at approximately 4:15 PM, Troopers from Troop I were dispatched to a report of a male pulled over near Mile Marker 19 southbound on Interstate 295 in Freeport. Callers reported a male with blood on his face trying to flag down traffic. Freeport Police, Fire and Rescue responded to assist, and a passing motorist stopped and began CPR on the male who had become unresponsive. The male did not recover and was pronounced deceased on scene by Freeport Rescue. Based on the facts and circumstances of the call, Major Crimes Unit South and an Evidence Response Technician were called to the scene. Upon further examination, and in speaking with family members it appears the male suffered a medical event. The deceased will be transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy will be performed. Traffic was reduced to one lane for a short period of time. No other information is available at this time.

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 5:45 AM, members of Troop I with the assistance of the Northern Field Troop, and Troop K responded to a single vehicle crash on I-95 at mile marker 199 southbound in Old Town. The initial investigation indicates that the driver 26-year-old Patrick McMullin of Howland was traveling southbound when he lost control of his jeep while trying to pass another vehicle, went off roadway to the right, and struck a tree. McMullin and his passenger, 18-year-old Treasa Savage of Lincoln were both pronounced deceased on scene. The investigation is ongoing. The Maine State Police was assisted by MaineDOT, Old Town Police Department, Old Town Fire Department, and Sullivans Towing Service. The interstate was down to one lane for approximately 2 hours.

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at approximately 8:15 AM, the Maine State Police received information that 33-year-old Marlon Cloutier of Augusta, was at a relative’s home on Sunset Ridge in the town of Sidney. Cloutier was wanted out of Penobscot County on Felony Burglary, Theft of Firearms, Violation of Conditional Release, Violation of a Protection Order and Possession of a Firearm. Troopers responded to the area and confirmed Cloutier was inside the residence. Residents of the home left shortly after Cloutier arrived. Nearby residents were evacuated from their homes and Sunset Ridge Road was shut down to traffic. Due to the nature of the warrant and recent threats of violence, the State Police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team responded to assist just after 12:00 pm. After more than eight hours of negotiations Cloutier was taken into custody. Cloutier was transported to the Kennebec County Jail where he will be booked on the warrants and charged with Creating a Police Stand Off, Violation of Bail, Possession of Scheduled W Drugs and Refusing to Submit to Arrest of Detention. 

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