BANGOR, Maine — Bangor police arrested three men and one woman on Saturday morning after they allegedly attempted to rob a resident at gunpoint.
According to a Monday news release from the Bangor Police Department, officers originally responded to a disorderly complaint on March Street early Saturday. Police said the original caller contacted police about excessive noise and possibly a fight from the residence where the alleged robbery was taking place.
When officers arrived at the scene they knocked on the door, only to have it opened and immediately closed on them, the release stated.
"Moments later, a male exited the residence with his hands in the air, telling the officers three people had entered his residence, brandishing handguns and identifying themselves as police," according to the release. "Officers were told the three were wearing masks and had items on them that identified them as law enforcement. Officers were also told the victim believed the woman who had been staying with him and was still inside the residence, was involved."
More officers arrived on scene and those inside the apartment were told to come out with their hands above their heads. All four complied and were taken into custody and questioned, according to the release.
After questioning, the four were taken to jail on the following charges.
Tanner Hartford, 45, of Pembroke was charged with:
- Attempted robbery, class C felony
- Criminal threatening, class C felony
- Possession of a firearm by a felon, class C felony
- Violation of conditions of release, class E misdemeanor
- Impersonating a public servant, class E misdemeanor
Shawn Stewart, 23, of Parkman was charged with:
- Attempted robbery, class C felony
- Criminal threatening, class C felony
- Possession of a firearm by a felon, class C felony
Alexander Mercado, 42, who is unhoused, was charged with:
- Aggravated furnishing of scheduled drugs, class B felony
- Attempted robbery, class C felony
- Criminal threatening, class C felony
- Possession of a firearm by a felon, class C felony
Jeyslin Terrero-Contreras, 21, of Oakland, CA was charged with:
- Attempted robbery, class C felony
Police searched the residence and seizured handguns, a pellet gun made to look like a handgun, a police-style badge, police patches and police-style clothing, according to the release.
