Old Town Police

The Old Town Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Brenda Seifert, 69, of Old Town.  Seifert was driving her vehicle following her son on Interstate 95 Northbound.  They got separated in traffic during the trip and he can’t locate her.  Seifert has dementia.  She is a Caucasian woman approximately 5’6”, 170 pounds, brown eyes and auburn colored hair.  Seifert is driving a black 4-door Mitsubishi, Maine license plate 467YM.   

Anyone who sees Brenda Seifert or has information should call 911 or 207-945-4636.
 

On October 24, 2020,  at approximately 1:30 PM, Old Town Police responded to a 911 call from a residence located at 345 Brunswick Street in Old Town.  The caller reported a shooting had occurred inside the residence.  Responding officers and EMS discovered 42-year-old, Derek Blyth deceased.  Members of the Maine State Police Major Crimes unit responded and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.  An autopsy will be performed later today to determine the cause and manner of death.  Members of the Maine State Police Evidence Response Team were at the scene until the early morning hours and will return today to continue their work of processing the scene.  We believe this is an isolated incident with no ongoing public safety concerns.  More information will be released as it becomes available.