February

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 2:44 PM, Maine State Police Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Blue Hill Road in Surry. The initial investigation indicates that a 2015 Subaru Forester was traveling northbound when it crossed the center line for an unknown reason and struck two southbound vehicles, a 2018 Honda Fit and a 2024 Ram 2500.

The operator of the Subaru Forester sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operators of the other two vehicles were transported to a local hospital, where they were treated and later released. The deceased operator has been identified as 47-year-old Mark Nevells of Brooksville.

The crash remains under investigation.

On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 11:15 PM, the Augusta Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence on Flagg Street in Augusta. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – Central responded to assist with the investigation. The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was conducted.  

The cause of death has been determined to be a gunshot wound, and the manner of death a homicide. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Billyjack Curtis of Augusta. There is no known danger to the public.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released when it becomes appropriate to do so.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 9:28 PM, Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Kennie Drive in Standish following a report of an altercation. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male at the residence. A second adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- South was called to the scene to assist with the investigation.

The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was conducted. The cause of death has been determined to be a gunshot wound, and the manner of death a homicide.

The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Thomas Foster of Porter. There is no danger to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Additional information will be released when it becomes appropriate to do so.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 9:28 PM, Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Kennie Drive in Standish following a report of an altercation. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male at the residence. A second adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- South was called to the scene to assist with the investigation. The deceased individual was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.

There is no danger to the public at this time. The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released when it becomes appropriate to do so.

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 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, Thursday, February 5, 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.

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. 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 Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 3:40 PM, members of the Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to a head-on collision on Route 3 in Vassalboro near Ritch Road.  The crash involved a Chevy Silverado pickup truck operated by 48-year-old Ryan Page of China, and a Ford F-650 commercial motor vehicle operated by 64-year-old Douglas Boivin of Jay.

The initial investigation indicates the operator of the pickup truck crossed the center line. The commercial motor vehicle operator steered to the right in an attempt to avoid the pickup truck but was unable to completely avoid it. Ryan Page succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Douglas Boivin was not injured.

A secondary crash occurred when a third vehicle swerved to avoid the pickup truck, which had come to rest in the roadway, and struck a guardrail. The driver reported minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Troopers were assisted by MSP’s Traffic Safety Unit, MSP’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit, Vassalboro Fire and Rescue, Augusta Fire and Rescue, and Delta Ambulance.

On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 11:15 PM, the Augusta Police Department responded to an incident on Flagg Street in Augusta. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male. The circumstances surrounding the death are currently under investigation. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – Central responded to assist with the investigation.

The deceased has been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death. At this time, there is no known threat to the public.

Additional information will be released when it becomes appropriate to do so.

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

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 5:00 PM, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Milford for a well-being check. Upon arrival, two deceased individuals were discovered and the deaths at the time were considered suspicious. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office along with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North investigated the deaths. The deceased individuals were transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where autopsies were performed on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The OCME has determined the manner of death in both cases as suicide. Given the manner of deaths the identities of the deceased will not be released.

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 5:00 PM, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Milford for a well-being check. Upon arrival, two deceased individuals were discovered and the deaths are considered suspicious. The deceased individuals were transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where autopsies will be performed to determine manner and cause of death. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North was called to assist the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation which is ongoing. At this time, law enforcement does not believe there to be an ongoing threat to the public. Additional information will be provided at a later time.