September 12, 2012

Drug agency helps probe Bangor car fire deaths

Detective Sgt. Paul Kenison says no arrests have been made but the investigation is moving forward.

The Associated Press

BANGOR — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has been called in to help with the investigation into the deaths of three people found inside a burned out car in Bangor a month ago, indicating that the homicides may be drug related.

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Police investigate the vehicle that burned before dawn on Aug. 13, 2012. Three bodies were found inside the parked car.

AP Photo/Bangor Daily News, Gabor Degre

Detective Sgt. Paul Kenison confirmed Tuesday that the MDEA is helping, but would not specifically say what the agency's role is. He says many agencies are involved. The MDEA also refused comment on its role.

Kenison tells the Bangor Daily News that no arrests have been made and did not say whether police have identified any suspects. He said the investigation is moving forward.

The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Daniel Thomas Borders of Hermon; 24-year-old Nicolle Ashley Lugdon of Eddington, and 28-year-old Lucas Alan Tuscano of Bradford.

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