Bangor Man Arrested for Alleged Violent Domestic Violence Attack

A Bangor police officer interrupted an alleged violent domestic assault while it was in progress.

Bangor, Maine Man Faces Domestic Violence Charges

Jesse Ramsdel, 28, of Bangor, faces the following charges:

• Domestic violence aggravated assault
• Domestic Violence assault
• Criminal Mischief
• Criminal restraint

He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

Bangor, Maine Police Officer Intervenes in Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

The incident began at approximately 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, when a resident called police to report a female yelling for help. They said the cries were coming from a nearby home.

Bangor Police Officer Casey Walden responded to the area and witnessed Ramsdell allegedly assaulting a woman, who was calling for help.

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Walden entered the house and stopped the alleged attack.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the victim had been choked and restrained,and a child in the residence had also been assaulted.

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.