Bangor Woman Charged for Larkin Street Stabbing

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Bangor police have arrested a 36-year-old local woman, Sammantha Jones, in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Larkin Street last weekend. Jones is charged with aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon after the victim suffered severe lacerations. The suspect had fled the scene before police arrived, but an investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued and Jones being taken into custody on Thursday.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like stabbings are concerning for any community, and this incident highlights the need for public safety and effective law enforcement response in Bangor. The quick apprehension of the suspect may help provide some closure for the victim and reassurance to local residents.

The details

According to police, the stabbing incident took place just before noon on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at a home on Larkin Street. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing and found a female victim with severe lacerations, who was then transported to the hospital for treatment. The suspect, Sammantha Jones, had already fled the scene by the time police arrived. After an investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Jones, and she was taken into custody on Thursday and booked into the Penobscot County Jail.

• The incident occurred just before noon on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
• Jones was arrested on Thursday, following the issuance of an arrest warrant.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Sammantha Jones at a hearing next week.