Bangor Man Charged with Assaulting Child with Wooden Dowel

Authorities say Henry Osei allegedly abused a child at a State Street residence.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:34am

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A 41-year-old Bangor man named Henry Osei has been charged with domestic violence assault after allegedly assaulting a child with a wooden dowel at a residence on State Street. Osei and the child were household members, according to police.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child abuse and the need for vigilance in the community to report suspected neglect or mistreatment. Maine has a 24-hour hotline for reporting such concerns anonymously.

The details

Police say Henry Osei assaulted the child with a wooden dowel at a residence on State Street in Bangor. Osei and the child were members of the same household. Osei was taken into custody and booked at the Penobscot County Jail.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Henry Osei

A 41-year-old Bangor resident who has been charged with domestic violence assault.

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What’s next

Osei will appear in court for an arraignment hearing in the coming days.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of community members being vigilant and reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities through Maine's 24-hour hotline.