Kenduskeag, Maine Man Charged with Domestic Assault After Standoff

A Kenduseag man is facing multiple charges after a standoff with deputies.

Maine Deputies Arrest Kenduskeag Man After a Standoff

Liam Geagan, 25, of Kenduskeag, was arrested on Saturday at a residence in Kenduskeag, after a standoff.

Geagan is charged with:

• Domestic assault
• Criminal threatening
• Violation of probation.

Officials say additional charges are expected.

Kenduskeag, Maine Man Arrested After Standoff with Penobscot Deputies

The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a domestic violence incident in Kenduskeag on Saturday August 8, 2026.

During the response, Geagan allegedly refused to cooperate with the deputies, resulting in a standoff situation.

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Members of the Sheriff's Office Special Response Team eventually executed a search warrant at the home and arrested Geagan.

There are no reports of any injuries in this incident.

Maine Residents Experiencing Domestic Abuse are Encouraged to Reach Out

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

Call the Maine Domestic Abuse Helpline is 1-866-834-HELP (1-866-834-4357) for confidential support and connections to local resources, 24/7.

Partners for Peace offers 24/7 assistance to residents of Penobscot and PIscatquis 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.

Anyone who feels they are in danger should call 911 immediately.

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