Man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault being monitored in Lewiston

Man Accused of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Being Monitored in Lewiston

Family members alerted the Houlton Police Department, believing a young woman with special needs had been held captive for a week.

Incident Overview

Caleb Thompson, 21, an autistic man from Houlton, Maine, is charged with gross sexual assault and kidnapping. He was arrested on August 22 after allegations that he held the young woman captive in his grandparents' home on Madigan Street while repeatedly sexually assaulting her, according to court documents.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Thompson was indicted on October 30 by an Aroostook County grand jury on five counts:
- Class A gross sexual assault
- Class A kidnapping
- Class D criminal restraint
- Class E impersonating a public servant
- Class C unlawful sexual contact
Class A offenses carry a possible sentence of 30 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
If convicted, Thompson faces potentially decades in prison.

Bail and Monitoring

Initially, Justice Robert Langner set Thompson’s bail at $5,000 cash. He was released under 24/7 house arrest with GPS tracking.

On Monday, Langner approved a bail adjustment allowing Thompson temporary residence in a supervised Lewiston care home run by DIRIGO Support Professionals with round-the-clock monitoring.

This supervised living arrangement aims to provide support while ensuring public safety.

Author's summary: Caleb Thompson, charged with multiple serious offenses, is now under constant supervision in a Lewiston care home following bail modifications by the court.

The County — 2025-11-07