Guilford Man Charged with Kidnapping at Bangor Motel

Joseph Pepin allegedly held a woman against her will at gunpoint before she escaped and called police.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:49am

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A 48-year-old man from Guilford, Maine has been charged with kidnapping, domestic violence criminal threatening, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person after he allegedly held a woman against her will at gunpoint in a motel room in Bangor this week. The woman was able to escape and contact the authorities, leading to the man's arrest.

Why it matters

Incidents of domestic violence and kidnapping are serious crimes that raise concerns about public safety and the need for support services for victims. This case highlights the importance of reporting such incidents and the work law enforcement does to respond to and investigate these types of allegations.

The details

According to Sgt. Jeremy Brock of the Bangor Police Department, Joseph Pepin was staying with a woman in a motel room on Odlin Road in Bangor. On Wednesday night, Pepin allegedly threatened the woman with a gun and prevented her from leaving the motel room. The woman was eventually able to escape and call the police, leading to Pepin's arrest. He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

  • The incident occurred this week at a motel in Bangor, Maine.
  • On Wednesday night, Pepin allegedly threatened the woman with a gun and kept her from leaving the motel room.
  • The woman escaped and called the police, leading to Pepin's arrest.

The players

Joseph Pepin

A 48-year-old man from Guilford, Maine who has been charged with kidnapping, domestic violence criminal threatening, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Sgt. Jeremy Brock

A spokesperson for the Bangor Police Department who provided details about the incident and Pepin's arrest.

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What’s next

Pepin is being held at the Penobscot County Jail, and the judge will determine whether to grant him bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of reporting domestic violence and kidnapping allegations, as well as the need for continued support and resources for victims of these crimes in the Bangor community and across Maine.