Androscoggin County, ME – A late-night domestic violence call in Livermore led to a tactical team deployment and the arrest of a 32-year-old man early Friday morning, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident began around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, when dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance at a home on Newman Road. The female victim told authorities an argument had escalated to physical violence. As she attempted to leave, the male suspect allegedly cut power to the residence and fired three rounds from a firearm outside.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies tried to make contact with the suspect but were unsuccessful. Due to the threat to public safety, the Maine State Police Tactical Team was called in. After obtaining arrest and search warrants, officers took David A. Newman, 32, of Livermore, into custody around 5:55 a.m. without further incident.
Newman has been charged with Domestic Violence Assault (Class D), Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening with a Firearm (Class C), and Domestic Violence Reckless Conduct with a Firearm (Class C). He is being held without bail at the Androscoggin County Jail.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.
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