Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Cushing Death Investigation
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, the Maine State Police became involved in a pursuit on Route 32 in Windsor. The driver of the vehicle, 39-year-old Jason Hewett of Augusta traveled north on Route 32 toward China, took Route 3 toward Augusta and in an effort to avoid spike mats placed on Route 3 in Augusta he drove into a ditch and onto the lawn of Nadeau Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Hewett then barricaded himself inside his vehicle. The Maine State Police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team responded. After four hours of negotiations Hewett surrendered and was arrested without incident. Hewett was transported to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta. He is charged with Eluding an Officer, Domestic Assault and Manslaughter. Hewett is a suspect in the Cushing death investigation. The deceased will be identified once the Office of Chief Medical Examiner can make a positive identification and next of kin is officially notified. Assisting the Maine State Police was the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. Further details about the incident remains under investigation .
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MSP Investigating Death in Knox County
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central is investigating a death in Cushing. Detectives and Evidence Response Technicians were at 834 River Road on Friday, July 12, 2024, and Saturday, July 13, 2024, conducting interviews and processing the scene. The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy will be performed to determine manner and cause of death and positively identify the victim. At this point in the investigation a Cushing man has been arrested. 41-year-old Mark Gagne was arrested Friday, July 12, 2024, and charged with Hindering Apprehension and Abuse of a Corpse. Gagne was transported to the Knox County Jail and is expected to make his first court appearance Monday, July 15, 2024. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is assisting. The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be released when it’s appropriate to do so.