Bangor, Maine Man Allegedly Assaulted by Couple He Asked to Leave

Bangor Police are investigating an alleged assault by two transients who were asked to leave a parking lot where they were sleeping.

Bangor, Maine Police Say 2 People Sleeping in a Car Allegedly Attacked a 3rd Person

Officials have identified the two suspects:

• Ethan Cilley, 26, transient
• Shelley Melanson, 36, transient

The identity of the victim was not released, but officials say they sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Alleged Assault in Bangor, Maine Involved 2 Transients and a Man Who Told Them to Leave

On September 30, 2026, at approximately 10:11 am, the victim told the police that he had been choked and assaulted in a Union Street area parking lot by two people.

An investigation into the alleged assault indicates that the victim approached a parked vehicle in a parking lot where two people, later identified as Cilley and Melanson, were sleeping.

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He told them to move along because camping wasn't allowed on the property.

Authorities say both individuals then allegedly assaulted and choked the victim.

Bangor, Maine Police Charge 2 With Assault for Parking Lot Choking Incident

Police located the vehicle at approximately 3:00 that afternoon and identified the pair as Cilley and Melanson.

Both people are now charged with assault. Melanson is also charged with violation of conditions of release.

We'll update this story as more details become available.