Man Charged with Assaulting Parents after Home Invasion in Maine

A 40-year-old man was arrested for Assault after breaking into his parents’ home and attacking them in China, Maine.

Man said “I’m Here to Kill You”

The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said Jacob Merrill told his parents, “I’m here to kill you.” A dispatcher heard the threat on the 911 call.

Splitting Maul Used to Break in

Merrill used a splitting maul to break into their house on 14th Fire Road around 7:45 pm Thursday.

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Parents Fled

Police said he assaulted both parents near a fire pit. They were then able to escape and flee.

Suspect Went Home Next Door after Attack

Merrill went back to his home next door after the attack. He was arrested several hours later.

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Aggravated Assault Charges and More

He was charged with aggravated assault, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, violating conditions of release, and aggravated criminal mischief.

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Source: Man Charged with Assaulting Parents after Home Invasion in Maine

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