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Mar 03

Bangor man arrested for threatening and assault at local hotel

Posted on March 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM by Katy England

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BANGOR, Maine -- Bangor Police arrested Daniel Chapman, 32, of Bangor after officers respond a disturbance in a hotel room.

On Sunday, March 1, at approximately 03:44 a.m., Bangor Police responded to a hotel on Godfrey Blvd after the establishment called and reported an argument in the hallway with someone “threatening bodily harm” and also added it “sounds violent.” Multiple officers arrived and found the disturbance had moved inside of a room. Officers could hear continued threats of physical harm as well as threats to use a firearm. Officers had to make entry into the room when they heard what they believed to be an assault taking place. After their investigation Chapman was taken into custody.

Police photo of Daniel Chapman

Chapman was arrested and transported to Penobscot County Jail, charged with the following:

  • Criminal Threatening w/ a Dangerous Weapon, Class C
  • Assault, Class D
  • Violation of Conditions of Release, Class E