Man Accused of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Monitored in Lewiston
Family members alerted the Houlton Police Department, suspecting a young woman with special needs had been held captive for a week.
Details of the Case
Caleb Thompson, 21, an autistic man from Houlton, Maine, was taken Thursday to a care home in Lewiston after an Aroostook County judge approved a bail modification on Monday.
Thompson was arrested on August 22 following family reports that he had detained the young woman at his grandparents’ home on Madigan Street while repeatedly sexually assaulting her, according to court documents.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
On October 30, the Aroostook County grand jury indicted Thompson on five charges:
- Class A gross sexual assault
- Class A kidnapping
- Class D criminal restraint
- Class E impersonating a public servant
- Class C unlawful sexual contact
Class A offenses carry sentences up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $50,000. If convicted, Thompson faces potentially decades in prison.
Bail and Monitoring Conditions
Initially, Justice Robert Langner set Thompson's bail at $5,000 cash and released him under 24/7 house arrest with GPS monitoring.
On Monday, Langner approved a bail change motion permitting Thompson's emergency, temporary residence in a supervised home run by DIRIGO Support Professionals in Lewiston with continuous monitoring.
This arrangement aims to ensure close supervision while accommodating the defendant’s needs.
Author's summary: Caleb Thompson, charged with multiple serious offenses, has been moved under strict, supervised care in Lewiston following a bail change approved by the court.