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Trenton man accused of driving over victim

The incident took place Tuesday, authorities said.

ELLSWORTH, Maine — Editor's note: This video originally aired on March 6. 

A Trenton man was arrested after he allegedly ran over a person with a truck in Ellsworth on Tuesday. 

The driver was identified as Matthew C. Milliken, 35, according to a news release from Hancock County Sheriff's Office. 

On Tuesday, authorities received a 911 call about a reported stabbing at Dairy Queen in Ellsworth, according to deputies. 

Milliken reportedly threatened a man driving a pickup truck with a weapon, and that man then got out of truck while it was still moving, according to a separate news release from the Ellsworth Police Department.

Afterward, Milliken allegedly ran over the victim with the truck, police said. 

The suspect continued driving with a woman remaining in the vehicle against her will, according to police. 

Deputies said they stopped the vehicle, and the woman fled to safety. 

Milliken was arrested and booked into the Hancock County Jail. Police said he was charged with robbery, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. 

The case remains under investigation. 

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