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Police: Man Threatened Ex-Wife With Large Knife in Attack

Police: Man Threatened Ex-Wife With Large Knife in Attack

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BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine man accused of threatening his ex-wife with a knife at her apartment has been charged.

A Penobscot County grand jury indicted 54-year-old Howard Williams on multiple charges Wednesday, including attempted murder, aggravated assault and domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

Bangor police arrested Williams on Aug. 5 after receiving a call about a domestic disturbance from a neighbor in the victim’s apartment. Investigators say Williams tried to strangle his ex-wife and threatened her with a large life. Police say Williams left after the neighbor threatened him with a gun.

Jail paperwork doesn’t indicate whether Williams has a lawyer. He’s being held on $150,000 bail at the Two Bridges Jail in Wiscasset.

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