Maine State Police

FINAL UPDATE: As of 5:00 PM, all lanes are once again open to traffic.

UPDATE: As of 3:00 PM, the closure has been moved back to mile marker 167 northbound due to a secondary crash.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

A crash on I-95 going northbound at mile marker 173 right before the Carmel exit has shut down all lanes as crews work to clean up the area. Please avoid it at this time.

June is , and on the 23rd of June there will be a webinar hosted by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, focused on keeping your kids safe from harm while they play their favorite video games.

If you'd like to register, follow this link: https://icactaskforce.org/training/TRI1228800/video-games-and-your-child-spotting-red-flags-and-staying-safe-online

For other resources and videos to stay informed, you can follow this link to the ICAC website: https://icactaskforce.org/internetsafety

Next stop: the 87th Recruit Training Troop!

Congratulations to all of today's graduates of the 49th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program! 👏

📰 Maine State Police Arrest New Hampshire Man in 1993 Homicide 📰

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, members of Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- South and the Portsmouth Police Department arrested 59-year-old Daniel Jolly of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in connection with the 1993 homicide of 73-year-old Maxine Bitomski of Kittery.

At approximately 6:13 AM Jolly was arrested in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on a warrant charging him with Murder. Jolly was transported to the Rockingham County jail. He will remain in New Hampshire pending extradition proceedings.

On January 16, 1993, at approximately 3:24 PM, officers from the Kittery Police Department responded to 3 Colonial Road in Kittery after Bitomski was found deceased inside her home by family members. The Kittery Police Department immediately began investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and notified the Maine State Police shortly thereafter. Detectives from both agencies continued working the case over the next three decades.

On January 17, 1993, an autopsy was conducted by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta. The cause of death is not being released at this time pending the unsealing of court documents. The manner of death was determined to be homicide.

Investigators determined Jolly knew Bitomski through his employment with Medical Market, a medical supply company that was based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that provided oxygen equipment and services to Bitomski prior to her death.

Beginning in 2021, the investigation was re-examined by Detectives assigned to Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- South. Investigators continued pursuing leads, reviewing evidence, and utilizing advances in DNA testing that ultimately led to Jolly’s arrest.

“This arrest reflects the determination and commitment of investigators who never stopped working this case,” said Lt. Tom Pickering who oversees Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- Unsolved. “The work completed by current and retired Maine State Police Detectives, members of the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory and the Kittery Police Department over the past 33 years was instrumental in bringing this case to this point.”

Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- South was assisted by Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- Unsolved, Maine State Police Crime Laboratory, Kittery Police Department, New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit, and the Portsmouth Police Department. If anyone has information related to the death of Maxine Bitomski, please contact Major Crimes Unit Sgt. Justin Huntley at (207) 624.7076 (option 9)

The investigation remains ongoing.

UNSOLVED - MISSING PERSON 🚨

Name: Stephen Thompson
Case Date: 1986
Town: Oakland

On this day in 1986, Stephen Thompson, who worked as a manager at Schwan's in Oakland, was dropped off at work by his wife, Beverly. Employees observed Stephen at work that morning, but later were unsuccessful in making attempts to contact/locate him.

👤 - If you or anyone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the MCU-Central at (207) 624-7076 Ext. 9 or toll free 1-800-452-4664, or text 'MESPTIP' and your information to 847411.

UNSOLVED - MISSING PERSON 🚨

Name: Douglas Chapman
Case Date: 1971
Town: Alfred

On this day in 1971, at approximately 10:30 AM, Douglas Chapman (3) was reported missing by his mother. He was last seen playing by a sand pile 25 yards in front of their residence. His mother reported she was inside talking on the phone, and his father was at work at the time.

👤 Help us solve the case - If you or anyone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the MCU-South at (207) 624-7076 Ext. 9 or toll free 1-800-452-4664, or text 'MESPTIP' and your information to 847411.

June is Internet Safety Month, but let’s be safe all year long! For more information on online safety and resources, check out the links below.

P – Private Info Stays Private
A – Alert a Trusted Adult
W – Walk Away from Uncomfortable Situations
S – Screen Your Friends

🔗📹 PAWS https://players.brightcove.net/2619222685001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6396677074112

🔗 Gaming and spotting red flags public registration https://icactaskforce.org/training/TRI1228800/video-games-and-your-child-spotting-red-flags-and-staying-safe-online

Other videos and resources are available at this link: https://icactaskforce.org/internetsafety

players.brightcove.net

UNSOLVED HOMICIDE 🚨

Name: Ellen Choate
Case Date: 1975
Town: Newport

On this day in 1975, Ellen Choate was reported missing while en route to Bangor from Philadelphia. Her decomposed body was discovered off the Old County Road in Newport two years later.

👤 Help us solve the case - If you or anyone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the MCU-North at (207) 973-3750 or toll free 1-800-432-7381, or text 'MESPTIP' and your information to 847411.

UPDATE: Terri has been safely located, and the Silver Alert has been canceled. Thank you all for your assistance.

📢 SILVER ALERT 📢

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 76-year-old Terri Benner of Pemaquid. Ms. Benner who suffers from cognitive issues was last seen on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM at her home on Bristol Road in Pemaquid. Ms. Benner is a white female, 5’00”, 200 lbs., with gray hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white and blue nightgown. She is driving a silver 2004 Toyota Tundra with Maine registration 511LDE. She does not have a cell phone. If located please call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 207.882.7332.

Congratulations to Tr. Ryan Nadeau, a recent graduate of the 86th Recruit Training Troop, for earning his 3-digit plate by completing his field training!

Way to go, 232! 👏