Auburn Police responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of 50 Western Promenade, early this morning, July 31.
39-year-old Matthew Couturier of Auburn, has been arrested.
From the Auburn Police Department:
Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female resident who reported that her neighbor, who is also her ex-boyfriend, was attempting to gain entry into her home. She stated that the man, identified as Matthew Couturier, 39, of Auburn, had broken a window and taken her dog. She also reported that earlier in the day, Couturier had been outside on his porch with a knife, causing her concern for her safety. Through their investigation, officers learned that earlier in the evening, Couturier had allegedly assaulted the female during a domestic dispute. The female had left the residence at that time and did not contact police. Later that night, she was awakened by Couturier pounding on her door. Couturier behavior placed the female in reasonable fear that if he had gained entry, he would have harmed her. Officers attempted to make contact with Couturier for over an hour. Couturier was inside his residence, under the influence, and refused to exit or cooperate with police commands. Due to the escalating circumstances and Couturier’s refusal to surrender, the Maine State Police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were requested to assist. At approximately 9:10AM, Couturier was taken into custody without incident.
Couturier was charged with offenses including: attempted burglary, domestic violence assault and terrorizing and creating a police stand-off.
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