Major Crimes Unit Investigation Leads to Arrest of Howland Man

After a six-month long investigation, Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- North Detectives facilitated an arrest warrant to be issued for 62-year-old James Cameron of Howland for four counts of Violation of Sex Offender Registration (Class D) and two counts of Prohibited Contact with a Minor (Class E). On January 28, 2026, Cameron was arrested in Howland by members of the Maine State Police Northern Field Troop and booked at the Penobscot County Jail.

Cameron had an initial appearance on January 30, 2026, at the Bangor Penobscot County Judicial Center. Cameron pleaded not guilty and was released on bail. James Cameron is scheduled back in court on March 3, 2026, at the Lincoln District Court. 

Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit-North was also assisted by the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Maine Sex Offender Registry (SOR) which is maintained by the Maine State Police, State Bureau of Identification (SBI).

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