Bangor, Maine Man Accused of Threatening a Woman With a Knife

A Maine man faces multiple charges after an incident in which he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife.

Bangor, Maine Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening a Woman With a Knife

Jacob Auer, 32, of Bangor, was taken into custody on Thursday, October 16, 2026, after police responded to a report of a family fight at a home on Ohio Street.

Auer left the residence before law enforcement arrived.

When police officers interviewed the victim, at approximately 10:10 Thursday night, she said Auer had gone to the residence to pick up his belongings.

During his time at the residence, she said he allegedly threatened her with a knife and allegedly planned to kill any law enforcement personnel who responded to the call.

Auer allegedly stabbed an inflatable lawn decoration and crashed his vehicle into the victim's before leaving.

Bangor, Maine Man Faces Multiple Charges After Family Fight and Car Crash

Police located the suspect and arrested him on the following charges:

• Domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon
• Domestic violence criminal mischief
• Theft by unauthorized taking
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Violation of a protection order

Auer was transported to the Penobscot County Jail.

Maine Resources are Available to Victims of Domestic Abuse

Anyone experiencing domestic violence or who is concerned about someone who may be is encouraged to seek help immediately.

In Maine, they can call the Statewide Domestic Abuse Helpline at 1-866-834-HELP (1-866-834-4357) for confidential support, safety planning, and connections to local resources 24/7.

Partners for Peace offers 24/7 assistance to residents of Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. 1-800-863-9909.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233), or by texting START to 88788.

If you feel you are in danger, call 911 immediately.

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