Bangor, ME — Three individuals have been indicted on felony robbery charges following their alleged involvement in a brutal assault that took place in June in Hermon, Maine. The incident has led to serious charges and highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime in the area.
Authorities have identified the suspects as Tory Kindred, 45, of Old Town, originally from New York; Thomas Pope, 47, from Sicklerville, New Jersey; and Amanda Allard, 35, of Bangor. All three are charged with Class A felony robbery, indicating the severity of the offense under Maine law.
The assault occurred on Union Street on June 23, 2024, where local deputies were called to the scene around 4 a.m. following reports of an injured man. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim with severe injuries consistent with a violent encounter and quickly determined that he had been robbed. The victim was subsequently rushed to a local hospital by medical responders for urgent treatment.
In the course of their investigation, deputies located a vehicle associated with the suspects at a Holiday Inn on Odlin Road in Bangar. This led to the detention of three out of five individuals linked to the assault. A thorough search was conducted by the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division in two hotel rooms and the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery and seizure of multiple bags of crack cocaine.
As a result of the findings and ongoing investigations, Kindred, Pope, and Allard were apprehended and taken to Penobscot County Jail. While details about the victim’s current condition and identity remain confidential, law enforcement continues to search for other individuals connected to the incident.
This case underscores the persistent issue of drug-related crimes in the area, prompting local authorities to intensify their efforts in battling illicit activities that often fuel such violent crimes. The presence of drugs at the scene links the assault not only to robbery but also to the broader challenges of addressing substance abuse and trafficking in Maine.
Local community leaders have expressed concern over the violent nature of this crime and the implications it holds for safety in the region. Community safety initiatives and neighborhood watch programs are being discussed as immediate steps to reassure and protect residents.
As the investigation continues, further details may provide deeper insights into the motivations behind the assault and the networks possibly involved in this and similar criminal activities.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might assist in locating additional suspects, signaling an ongoing commitment to bringing all involved parties to justice and restoring peace of mind to the affected community. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available, reflecting the dynamic nature of this ongoing inquiry.