May

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 9:37 AM, Maine State Police responded to a report of a domestic violence incident at a residence on Oak Point Road in Trenton. While responding, Troopers learned the male suspect had left the residence and may be in possession of hazardous explosive items. Troopers later located the suspect’s vehicle at his residence on Bar Harbor Road in Trenton and secured the scene. The female involved did not have any injuries.

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Maine State Police Bomb Squad also responded. During the investigation, several improvised explosive devices and materials to manufacture them were located and rendered safe by the Maine State Police Bomb Squad. The suspect, 43-year-old Anthony Nickerson of Trenton, was taken into custody without incident.  

Nickerson was charged with Domestic Violence Assault, Possession of Firearms by a Prohibited Person, Arson, and Criminal Use of Explosives. The investigation remains ongoing. The Maine State Police was assisted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Bar Harbor Police Department, and local fire and rescue agencies.

On January 16, 2026, the Hampden Police Department requested the assistance of the Maine State Police with an investigation related to locating missing 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy of Hampden. The Hampden Police Department had begun the investigation on January 15, 2026. Due to the facts and circumstances of the case, the Maine State Police - Major Crimes Unit North was assigned to provide assistance to the Hampden Police Department. Over the following weeks the Hampden Police Department, the Bangor Police Department, the Maine Warden Service and the Maine State Police - Major Crimes Unit North have been working in partnership to locate Douglas Dunphy.  Regretfully, as of today, Monday, May 4, 2026, Douglas Dunphy has not been located. Due to the complexity of the investigation, the Hampden Police Department has agreed to allow the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- North to take lead on the investigation moving forward. However, the Hampden Police Department will remain is support of on-going investigative efforts as a key partner. 

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Maine State Police will lead a search on the Kennebec Road in Hampden. Searches of high probability areas are common in missing person cases such as this. There is no known risk to the public and the searchers presence should not cause alarm. Search efforts are being coordinated and conducted by law enforcement, so the public is not being asked to assist.

Future media updates will be released as more information becomes available.

Anyone with relevant information related to this case should please call 207.973.3700 EXT. 9 and ask to speak with Det. Jennifer Fiske.

Information related to this case may also be submitted to the Major Crimes Unit – North via an on-line tip portal.  https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/report-crime/major-crimes-unit-north

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at approximately 7:50 PM, Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to the Liberty Town Hall for a report of an assault that had taken place there.

Upon the subsequent investigation that ensued, it was determined that probable cause existed for the arrest of 56-year-old Roland Singer of Liberty was charged with two counts of Simple Assault against one of the selectboard members who sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Singer was also charged with one count of Criminal Mischief.

No other information is available at this time.

On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, Troopers responded to a crash on the Maine Turnpike near mile marker 106 in Farmingdale.

The initial investigation indicates a tractor-trailer struck a portion of a Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) Truck Mounted Attenuator at a tapered lane closure and went into the ditch. An MTA worker reported minor injuries and was transported by Gardiner Rescue as a precautionary measure. Lane 2, which had already been closed by the MTA crew prior to the crash, remained closed while the vehicles were removed.

The operator of the tractor-trailer, 48-year-old Dennis Barber of Wilton, New Hampshire was issued a summons for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle and improper passing of a stationary emergency or public service vehicle using lights. The crash remains under investigation.

On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:17 PM, Detectives from the State Police Major Crimes Unit-Unsolved and Major Crimes Unit-South made an arrest in the 1987 murder of Alice Hawkes. 

Following a Cumberland County Grand Jury indictment issued on Thursday, May 7, 2026, State Police arrested 63-year-old Stephen Bouchard of Winslow in Winslow on a charge of Murder. Bouchard was Alice Hawkes’ live-in boyfriend at the time of her death. Her body was found on October 4, 1987, in the Westbrook apartment that they shared. Alice’s death was quickly ruled a homicide, and a comprehensive investigation by State Police and Westbrook Police detectives was conducted. The case, however, eventually went cold, though it continued to be reviewed by detectives over the years.

In 2025, the Major Crimes Unit-Unsolved initiated a full reinvestigation of Alice’s case which led to a decision by the Maine Attorney General’s Office to seek a Murder charge against Stephen Bouchard. Following his arrest, Bouchard was taken to the Cumberland County Jail, where he will be arraigned in the near future.

If anyone has information related to the death of Alice Hawkes, please contact the State Police Major Crimes Unit at (207) 657-5710.

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.