The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking Jacob McGurn, a man considered armed and dangerous, last seen in Gilead, Maine.
Charges Against McGurn
McGurn is wanted on a slew of charges, which include reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, terrorizing, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, and driving to endanger. According to Maine’s law, criminal threatening charges constitute making threats of violence towards others, while terrorizing involves causing someone to fear bodily injury or death.
The Incident on Gilead Road
Officials say deputies responded to reports of a weapons offense on Gilead Road in Gilead Thursday morning. During their investigation, officials say deputies learned that McGurn arrived at the residence which resulted in a physical confrontation between him and another man. Officials say during that confrontation, several shots were fired in the victim’s direction. Both crime scenes were processed and several firearms were seized.
The Call for Public Assistance
The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that the public should not approach McGurn if spotted but instead report his whereabouts to the sheriff’s office.If you know McGurn’s whereabouts please contact the sheriff’s office and do not approach
, said OCSO. Crime Stoppers can be reached at (207) 743-9554 option #0 for anonymous tips.
A Broader Context
Incidents like these underscore the importance of public safety awareness when dealing with individuals considered to be armed and dangerous. Public safety tips regarding such situations are available on various law enforcement websites.
In Maine, domestic violence charges can have severe legal consequences. The Family Violence Project offers court advocates who assist victims by providing support and objective knowledge about the legal system related to domestic abuse without offering legal advice directly.
