The original item was published from January 20, 2026 4:30 PM to January 21, 2026 8:29 AM
Police Department
Official Media Release
BANGOR, Maine -- Bangor Police arrested Zachary Wright, 24, of Bangor after a call from a citizen stated they were attacked with a machete by their neighbor.
On Thursday, January 15th, at approximately 06:40 p.m., Bangor Police responded to Sunset Avenue in Bangor for the report of a man being attacked by his neighbor with a machete. Officers arrived and located the victim, who was able to disarm his attacker, and observed several lacerations on his head. He was treated for his injuries at a local hospital and is expected to recover. The victim identified Wright, his neighbor, as the attacker and explained they had issues in the past. Wright was later located away from the scene and taken into custody.
Wright was arrested and transported to Penobscot County Jail, charged with the following:
- Aggravated Attempted Murder, Class A
- Elevated Aggravated Assault, Class A
- Aggravated Assault, Class B