Bangor, Maine Suspect in Essex Street Stabbing Arrested in New York

A Bangor man who was wanted in connection with a stabbing and car theft has been arrested in New York.

New York Police Arrest a Bangor, Maine Attempted Murder Suspect in a Stolen Vehicle

Abel Perez, 37, of Bangor was arrested on June 22, 2026 by Guilderland, New York Police, who told Maine authorities the suspect was driving a vehicle stolen in Bangor.

Bangor Police spokesperson Katy England says Perez was wanted by Maine authorities after a violent incident on Essex Street that sent one person to the hospital.

Bangor, Maine Police Say an Essex Street Resident Was Stabbed

Officers were called to the Bangor home just before midnight on June 20, 2026, for a report of an assault involving a knife.

The victim sustained critical injuries.

An investigation pointed to Perez as the suspect for the stabbing, and also in the theft of a vehicle belonging to the victim's neighbor.

The victim was hospitalized and the vehicle was reported stolen.

Bangor, Maine Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Essex Street Stabbing

That report alerted Guilderland, New York Police when they apprehended Perez.

He's charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Elevated aggravated assault
• Domestic violence assault
• Theft by unauthorized taking.

Perez is being held in New York until he can be extradited to Maine to face those charges.

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