Man Accused of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Monitored in Lewiston
A Houlton man charged with gross sexual assault and kidnapping was transferred Thursday to a care home in Lewiston after a judge approved a change in his bail order.
Case Background
Caleb Thompson, 21, who is autistic, was arrested and jailed on August 22 following reports from family members to the Houlton Police Department. They suspected he had held a young woman with special needs captive for a week in his grandparents’ home on Madigan Street while repeatedly sexually assaulting her, according to court documents.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
- Thompson was indicted by an Aroostook County grand jury on October 30 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 can result in up to 30 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
- If convicted, Thompson could face decades in prison.
Bail and Custody
Initially, Judge Robert Langner set a $5,000 cash bail for Thompson. He was released on 24/7 house arrest with GPS monitoring. On Monday, the judge approved a motion to change bail terms, allowing Thompson to reside temporarily in a supervised home in Lewiston operated by DIRIGO Support Professionals, which provides round-the-clock monitoring.
"On Monday, Langner approved a bail change motion that allows Thompson an emergency, temporary residence in a supervised home run by DIRIGO Support Professionals in Lewiston with round-the-clock monitoring."
Author’s summary: Caleb Thompson faces serious charges involving the abuse of a vulnerable young woman, now under strict 24/7 supervision in a Lewiston care facility.