Hermon Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Assault in Bangor

Garrett Foss accused of threatening victim with firearm during incident

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Bangor police have arrested a 31-year-old man from Hermon, Maine, named Garrett Foss, for allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening her with a firearm during a domestic violence incident on Sunday night. Foss was charged with several felony and misdemeanor offenses related to the incident, including being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm due to a previous conviction.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving firearms are a serious public safety concern, as they can escalate quickly and put victims at high risk of injury or death. This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing domestic violence cases, particularly when weapons are involved.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a home on Broad Street in Bangor around 10:10 p.m. on Sunday night after receiving a report of a domestic violence incident. After investigating, they arrested Garrett Foss and charged him with felony and misdemeanor offenses related to domestic violence, criminal threatening, criminal restraint, firearm possession, and violating conditions of release. Foss was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous conviction.

  • Police responded to the incident on Broad Street in Bangor around 10:10 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Garrett Foss

A 31-year-old man from Hermon, Maine, who was arrested by Bangor police and charged with several offenses related to a domestic violence incident, including being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

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What’s next

Foss will appear in court to face the charges against him. The investigation into the domestic violence incident is ongoing.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the continued need for effective interventions and support services to address domestic violence, especially when firearms are involved, in order to protect victims and promote public safety.