Investigation of Child Abuse in Dexter Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest

On the evening of Aug 7, 2025, members of the Dexter Police Department received a report of suspected abuse of a seven-month-old infant. The infant was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The Dexter Police Department requested the Maine State Police / Major Crimes Unit North to lead the investigation. Detectives responded and investigated in partnership with the Dexter Police Department and the Department of Health and Human Services.  

On August 13, 2025, the victim’s father, 23-year-old Kolby Drake of Dexter, was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued for the crimes of Aggravated Assault (Class B), Assault (Class C), and Domestic Violence Assault (Class D). Kolby Drake was booked at the Penobscot County Jail and will have an initial court appearance later this week.

This is an isolated incident with no ongoing public safety concerns. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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

Information related to this case may also be submitted to the Major Crimes Unit – North via an online tip portal. https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/report-crime/major-crimes-unit-north - Or, you can text MESPTIP to 847411 to report information anonymously.

If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime related to domestic abuse in the State of Maine, please call the Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-866-834-HELP.