Maine

Arrest made in ongoing murder investigation in Waterville, Maine

The victim's identity has not been released

A Maine State Police cruiser.
Maine State Police

State and local police say they have made an arrest in connection with the death of a man in Waterville, Maine, on Sunday night.

Maine State Police said they responded along with Waterville police at 8:23 p.m. Sunday to an address on Cool Street for a report of a potential suspicious death. They said an autopsy conducted Monday morning determined that the manner of death was homicide and the cause of death was from sharp force injuries.

Police said 41-year-old Thomas Lowrie, of Waterville, was arrested Monday and charged with murder. He was arraigned Monday afternoon, but details were not released.

The victim was identified Wednesday as Charles Bellows, 43, of Waterville.

There is no threat to the public, according to police.

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