Bangor Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Abuse of a Child

A Bangor man was arrested by the police for the alleged abuse of a juvenile.

Bangor, Maine Man Faces Charges for Alleged Abuse of a Juvenile

Henry Osei, 41, of Bangor, was arrested on March 12th for domestic violence assault.

Bangor Police Sergeant Jeremy Brock said in a media release that the Criminal Investigation Division and Department of Health and Human Services had initiated an investigation into the suspected abuse of the juvenile.

Bangor, Maine Police Say a Local Man is Accused of Abusing a Child in His Household

Officials say Osei had allegedly abused the child with a wooden dowel on State Street in Bangor.

The victim and Osei are household members.

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On Wednesday, Osei was arrested and taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

Maine Agencies are Available 24/7 to Help Victims of Domestic Abuse

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic assault, help is available 24/7 at the statewide helpline, 1-866-834-HELP (4357), or the national helpline, 1-800-799-7233.

Some Maine agencies providing help to victims of domestic violence, include:

Partners for Peace, serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, serving the entire state.

Safe Voices, serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.

Next Step Domestic Violence Project, serving Hancock and Washington counties.

To find an organization near you, call 211.