Lebanon Stabbing Leads to Arrest; Jeremy Potvin Charged, $150,000 Bail Set

October 20, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

LEBANON, Maine — At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, York County deputies were dispatched to West Lebanon Road for a reported disturbance. While en route, dispatchers advised responding units that there had been a stabbing at the residence and that the 52-year-old victim had left the scene seeking medical care.

According to the release, Deputy Jason Solomon located the victim on Carl Broggi Highway and requested rescue units. The victim had seven stab wounds to the chest, face, back, and head and was transported to Maine Medical Center due to the extent of the injuries. No additional medical details were provided.

Investigators reported that the incident involved Jeremy Potvin, 35, of New Hampshire, who went to the victim’s home. A disagreement escalated into a physical altercation, during which the victim was stabbed multiple times. Following the initial response, police units began a search for Potvin. He was located by the Berwick Police Department and held for Deputy Solomon.

The release states that Potvin was charged with Criminal Attempt Murder. Bail was set at $150,000 cash, and Potvin remains in custody. Authorities indicated that a first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. The document also notes an initial video appearance “tomorrow at 1 p.m.”; no additional clarification was provided regarding the scheduling reference.

The release attributes the initial call to the reported disturbance on West Lebanon Road, the subsequent notification of a stabbing while deputies were en route, and the contact with the victim on Carl Broggi Highway. It identifies the responding deputy, summarizes the reported sequence leading to the stabbing, and lists the charge and custody status for the named suspect. No information was provided on weapon recovery, additional subjects, roadway closures, or further investigative steps.

The case remains under investigation. No further details were provided regarding evidence collection, additional interviews, or potential supplemental charges beyond the listed Criminal Attempt Murder count. Any changes to custody status or court scheduling would be reflected in subsequent official updates.

This article summarizes only the facts contained in the department’s release, including incident time and location, victim injuries and transport destination, suspect identification, arrest and locating agency, charge, bail, and court scheduling as stated.

Credit: York County Sheriff’s Office