Brunswick, ME – A Brunswick man is facing a murder charge following a suspicious death investigation that unfolded Friday evening in the coastal town.
According to the Maine State Police, officers responded around 6:30 p.m. Friday to a reported disturbance involving a male subject. During the initial response, the man—identified as 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick—allegedly made statements to responding officers that prompted further investigation.
Authorities said investigators subsequently conducted a search at a Brunswick residence, where a deceased adult male was located. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under active investigation, and officials have not yet released the identity of the victim pending confirmation and notification of next of kin.
Dostie has allegedly been charged with murder in connection to the case and was transported to the Cumberland County Jail following his arrest. Officials emphasized that the charge is based on preliminary findings and that the allegations will be examined further as the investigation continues.
According to officials, the deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta. An autopsy is expected to be conducted to confirm the individual’s identity and determine the official cause and manner of death.
The investigation is being led by the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South, with assistance from the Bath Police Department, Brunswick Police Department, Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Authorities noted the case remains active and ongoing, and additional details may be released as they become available.
Officials are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact law enforcement.
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