The suspect in a late-night stabbing on Essex Street that left a victim with critical injuries has been apprehended in New York.
Bangor police responded to a residence on Essex Street around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, following reports of a knife assault. Officers found a victim who had been stabbed and was suffering critical injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and remains hospitalized.
Investigators identified 37-year-old Abel Perez of Bangor as the suspect. He had fled the scene before police arrived. During the investigation, authorities learned that the victim’s vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen by the victim’s neighbor and was officially listed as stolen while the victim was still receiving medical care.
On Monday, June 22, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Guilderland Police Department in New York contacted Bangor investigators after stopping the stolen vehicle. Perez was taken into custody without incident.
Perez faces attempted murder, as well as other charges, in connection with the incident.
He is currently in custody in New York and is expected to be extradited to Maine to face the charges.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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