Maine State Police

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Augusta has determined two of the deceased individuals located at a residence in Mechanic Falls on July 27, 2024, are female juveniles. The cause of death for one juvenile is multiple stab wounds. The cause of death for the other juvenile is multiple injuries. The manner of deaths for both juveniles is homicide. The third deceased individual is an adult female whose cause and manner of death are pending additional testing. The OCME is still in the process of positively identifying all three deceased individuals. No other information is available at this time.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 3:32 PM, Troopers from the Maine State Police Northern Field Troop responded to the 32000 Road in Township 41 which is located in Northern Hancock County off the Stud Mill Road, for a report of an unattended death.

A male, later identified as 70-year-old David Bridges of Kennebunk, was found deceased in a bog just off the roadway. Bridges appeared to have been fur trapping in the area.

The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, but the death does not appear to be suspicious. The Maine Warden Service assisted with the investigation.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 4:05 PM, a Major Crimes Central Detective was traveling northbound on I-95 in Augusta when the Detective observed a 2008 Toyota Tundra driving erratically and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The Tundra failed to stop despite the Detective activating the cruiser’s blue lights and siren. In the area of mile 119 northbound, the Tundra struck another vehicle, resulting in a crash involving four total vehicles, including the Tundra. The driver of the Tundra fled on foot but was apprehended shortly after by Troop I Troopers who responded to the scene.

A passenger of a 2024 Toyota RAV4 and the driver of a 2013 Buick Enclave were transported to Maine General Hospital in Augusta with non-life-threatening injuries. While on scene, it was learned that the Tundra had recently been stolen in Augusta. As a result, 34-year-old Karl McDougal-Orosco of Pittsfield, was transported to the Kennebec County Jail in Augusta. He faces charges of Eluding an Officer, Driving to Endanger, Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

There were significant traffic delays as a result of the crash; however, no secondary crashes occurred. Sidney Fire & Rescue, Delta Ambulance, and Ready Road Towing assisted on scene.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 4:25 PM, Troopers from the Central Field Troop responded to 1580 Bailey Road in Knox for a report of a shooting. Troopers arrived on scene and determined the victim, 40-year-old Astin Elwell of Knox, had been shot and was driven to Waldo General Hospital in Belfast prior to Troopers arriving. Elwell was later transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with non-life-threatening injuries.

A preliminary investigation indicates three males arrived at the residence in a gold/tan Jeep Cherokee. The males were wearing ski masks, and one of the males shot Elwell as she answered the door. The suspects then fled the scene. Troopers were able to locate a vehicle of interest behind a nearby residence which was seized for evidence processing. The three males have not been located at this time. There is no known risk to the public. This is believed to be an isolated incident.

The Maine State Police Evidence Response Team continued working through the evening to collect evidence. Assisting State Police were the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS/Fire departments. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Augusta Regional Communications Center at 207-624-7076.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, a Trooper with Troop I initiated a traffic stop on Skyway Drive in Portland for a defective taillight. The driver and registered owner of the vehicle was identified as 29-year-old Abdullahi Ahmed Mohamud of South Portland.

During the course of the investigation, Troopers determined that Mohamud was currently on bail conditions prohibiting him from using or possessing dangerous weapons and restricting him from being out between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 AM. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of two stolen handguns.

Mohamud was placed under arrest and charged with Violation of Conditions of Release and Receiving Stolen Property. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail. This is an ongoing investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

Detectives with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South arrested 40-year-old Jacob Hiscock of Livermore Falls early this morning, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence in Livermore Falls on charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Possession of Sexually Explicit Material. The charges stem from a month-long investigation involving the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Sabattus Police Department, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Warden’s Service. Hiscock was transported to the Androscoggin County Jail. The Maine State Police is requesting the public’s help in identifying any individuals involved. If you or someone you know has information, please click the link below, leave your name and number and a Detective will reach out to you.

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On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 12:40 PM, Detectives with Major Crimes Unit South arrested 37-year-old Lynn Perkins of Standish at 715 River Road in Standish.

Perkins was charged with Murder in connection to the death of 49-year-old Matthew Hamilton. Hamilton was located deceased inside the River Road residence on Friday, October 3, 2025. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound and manner of death was ruled a homicide. Perkins and Hamilton had been in a relationship together.

Perkins was transported to the Cumberland County Jail where she will be held without bail. The investigation is ongoing. No other information is available at this time.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, 38-year-old Kareem Quattlebaum of New York was arrested in the Bronx, New York, by the FBI New York Office for the murder of 28-year-old Jaquan Humphries of Mattapan, Massachusetts. Humphries was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at a residence located at 531 Madawaska Road in Palmyra.

Quattlebaum was taken to NYPD Central Booking and will be held at Rikers Island pending an extradition hearing. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central was assisted in this investigation by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force in Maine and the FBI New York Office.

The investigation is ongoing. No other information is available at this time.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 5:48 PM, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on Long Ridge Road in Burlington. The vehicle, a 2016 red Chevrolet Equinox,  was reported to have been coming from Lincoln with two blown tires prior to the crash. Witnesses observed the vehicle hitting a curb in Lincoln and continue driving towards Burlington. Troopers responded to the crash and found the vehicle rolled and resting on its side in the woods. Both passenger side tires were blown. The vehicle was operated by 48-year-old Jennifer Harriman of Burlington. There were 3 children in the vehicle, an 8-year-old and two one-year-olds. Harriman was transported by ambulance to Eastern Maine Medical Center. One of the one-year-olds was transported via Life Flight to Eastern Maine Medical Center. The other one-year-old and 8-year-old were transported by ambulance to Penobscot Valley Hospital. All the occupants suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The crash and the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. The Maine Warden Service, Howland Fire Department, Lincoln Fire Department and Life Flight assisted with the crash.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, at approximately 1:24 PM, the Maine State Police responded to a crash southbound on the Turnpike at mile marker 65 in Gray south of the New Gloucester tolls. The initial investigation has determined that the driver of a 2019 white Ford 150 was traveling southbound when the driver, 39-year-old Robert Padilla of Waterville used the medium to pass the vehicle in front of him. As he was passing the vehicle, a 2025 black GMC 1500, Padilla cut back into the passing lane clipping the GMC. The driver of the GMC suffered minor injuries. Padilla’s Ford 150 went off the road and into a ditch before it came to rest. Padilla then fled from the vehicle crossing southbound and northbound traffic before coming back across the southbound lanes where he ran into the woods. A K-9 team from the Cumberland County Sherrif’s Office arrived and located Padilla after a quick track. Padilla was transported to the hospital for an evaluation. Charges are pending.