Lewiston Murder Suspect Arrested After Five-Hour Standoff
- Jerry Thibodeau, aged 36, was arrested on Saturday night for the alleged murder of 40-year-old Anthony Ayotte. The arrest took place in Lewiston on Sabattus Street after a five-hour standoff with police.
- Thibodeau is believed to have known Ayotte and was reportedly the person who took Ayotte to St. Mary’s Hospital on Friday night. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on Ayotte’s body to determine the official cause of death.
- Thibodeau was taken into custody without any incident and is set to make his initial court appearance in the Androscoggin District Court on Monday, November 6.
Lewiston Murder Arrest after Five-Hour Standoff
Jerry Thibodeau, 36, was arrested on Saturday night in Lewiston, Maine for homicide following a five-hour standoff on Sabattus Street. Thibodeau is suspected of slaying Anthony Ayotte, 40, on Friday, November 3. According to state police, the pair were acquaintances, and Thibodeau was the one who brought Ayotte to St. Mary’s Hospital that night.
Detailed Report of the Standoff
The standoff began shortly after 5:00 PM and lasted till shortly after 10:00 PM, leading to Sabattus Street’s closure. Thibodeau was apprehended without any incident, as per the state police’s reports.
What’s Next in the Investigation?
An autopsy is scheduled for Ayotte on Sunday to ascertain the cause of death. Thibodeau is due for his initial court appearance in Androscoggin District Court on Monday, November 6.
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