Maine State Police

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.

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central is investigating the death of a missing Thomaston man. 64-year-old Darryl Sanborn of Thomaston was last seen in Waldoboro on April 5, 2026. On April 7, 2026, the Waldoboro Police Department requested assistance from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central regarding the disappearance of Mr.  Sanborn.

On April 17, 2026, a person walking on a dirt road off Wagner Bridge Road in Waldoboro discovered the body of an adult male. The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was performed. The body has been positively identified as Darryl Sanborn.

The cause and manner of death are pending. There is no known danger to the public. No additional information is being released at this time.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at approximately 11:49 AM, Troopers responded to I-395 westbound in the area of the Main Street overpass in Bangor for a report of a two-vehicle crash. Witnesses reported a black Ford Mustang struck a Volkswagen coupe, causing the coupe to spin out, go off the roadway into the grass gore, cross the entering ramp from Main Street, roll over the guardrail and down the embankment into the woods. The driver of the coupe, a 20-year-old female from Chester was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Mustang spun out into the concrete jersey barrier in the median and the operator was witnessed walking away from the scene on foot.

Troopers and local agencies assisted with canvassing the area looking for the male operator, but he was not found. A photo submitted to the Maine State Police 411-Tip Line shows the male operator fleeing the scene. The individual in the photo matched the description of the Mustang’s registered owner, 48-year-old David Harris of Brewer.

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, at approximately 7:40 AM, Troopers located and arrested Harris at his apartment in Brewer. Harris was transported to Penobscot County Jail where he was charged with Leaving the Scene of Motor Vehicle Crash with Injury (Class C Felony), Aggravated Driving to Endanger (Class C Felony), Failure to Make Oral Accident Report (Class E misdemeanor) and Operating without a License (Class E misdemeanor).

The State Police would like to thank the Bangor Police Department, Bangor Fire Department, Brewer Police Department, Brewer Fire Department, Maine Department of Transportation, Union Street Towing, Bouchard’s Towing and the public who all assisted with this investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

*The Maine State Police tip line is available to submit information at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/report-crime.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 5:36 PM, the Maine State Police received multiple reports of a crash involving two motorcycles on I-95 northbound at mile marker 120 in Sidney. The preliminary investigation determined that a 2006 Harley Davidson, operated by 61-year-old Adam Robinson of Sangerville and a 2008 Harley Davidson, operated by 28-year-old Jayson Lancaster of Carmel were traveling together in the northbound lane. After passing another vehicle both motorcycles merged back into the right lane. Robinson’s motorcycle appeared to have a mechanical defect which caused the brakes to seize. Robinson was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased at the scene. Lancaster, who was operating in close proximity to Robinson, was unable to avoid the crash and was also ejected from his motorcycle. Lancaster was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to contact Trooper Keenan Blier at 207-973-3700, extension 9. Assisting the Maine State Police was Sidney Rescue and MaineDOT.

On April 6, 2025, Troopers from the Maine State Police Central Field Troop conducted a traffic stop on an SUV for a motor vehicle violation in Farmingdale. During the stop, Troopers developed probable cause to believe the operator, 32-year-old Samantha Robinson of Augusta was operating under the influence of alcohol. Robinson was subsequently arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence.

The front seat passenger, 61-year-old Sheena Wright of Augusta, was taken into custody on an active Failure to Appear misdemeanor arrest warrant related to a theft charge.

Further investigation revealed that a rear seat passenger, 19-year-old Nevaeh Harris of New York City, initially provided Troopers with a false name. Harris was found to be in possession of approximately 44.9 grams of cocaine base (commonly referred to as “crack”) and 8.8 grams of fentanyl.

Harris was arrested and charged with two counts of Unlawful Trafficking of Cocaine Base, one count of Aggravated Trafficking of Fentanyl, and one count of Falsifying Physical Evidence. Wright and Harris were transported to the Kennebec County Jail.

On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:08 PM, Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to Route 1 in Stockton Springs for a report of a head-on collision involving two vehicles.

Preliminary investigation shows that a truck driven by 42-year-old Adam Sorrentino of Belfast, was traveling westbound when he struck an eastbound Subaru Forester driven by 77-year-old Anne Pomroy of Old Orchard Beach. Ms. Pomroy suffered serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Sorrentino was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed or has information about this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Ryan Nadeau at 207.624.7076 X9.