Joseph Demmons arrested in Bangor this morning after brief foot chase with Bangor PD Officer Townsend.

Bangor, Maine - The twenty nine year old Joseph Demmons, wanted on 12 warrants was arrested in Bangor by Bangor Poilce Department officer Townsend after foot chase.

From The Bangor Police Department:

Joseph Demmons was arrested in Bangor near Second Street Park this morning by Officer Dennis Townsend. Demmons fled into the woods in Warren, Maine last night around 6pm when Knox County Deputies attempted to take him into custody. Demmons was wanted on at least 12 outstanding warrants and when news outlets flashed his photo last night, someone was paying attention.

Now, Demmons is either a very fast runner or he got himself a ride to the Queen City sometime last night or early this morning. An observant individual near Shaws Supermarket on Main Street saw a man who she believed to be Demmons and called the Bangor Police Department. We, of course sent Townsend to investigate and apparently the race was on. Townsend is fast....I liken him to a Cheetah (See photo of Cheetah provided for your viewing pleasure since the chase was not on video).

 I spoke to Townsend this morning after awarding him the first DUCK OF JUSTICE- CHASE OF THE

WEEK AWARD (Its all made up and I am not letting him keep the duck).

I asked Townsend to provide a few details of the foot pursuit and arrest. "Well, I pulled up and saw the man walking near Second Street Park. I tried to get within 20 feet of him before calling out to him so that I could get a good look at his face. He was on the phone. When I felt I was close enough, I called out, what's up. He turned his head, saw me and broke into a run across the park". Townsend went on to tell me that as he gained ground, Demmons ran out of his shoes and dropped his backpack and made a beeline for Shaws Parking lot. Townsend caught up with him there and placed him into handcuffs. During the handcuffing Mr. Demmons told Townsend, "I give up". Always a good decision once caught. Thank you for that Mr. Demmons. A large knife was discovered under Mr. Demmons clothing and he was charged with carrying a concealed weapon as well.

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Joseph Demmons....in custody photo

After arriving at the Penobscot County Jail, Townsend discovered that Demmons was wanted on 12 arrest warrants that saddled him with $29,000 dollars in fines. We would like to thank the anonymous caller for paying attention and calling us about Demmons. It is important to have the support of the community. Have a great Thursday everyone!

Great job by Bangor Police Department officerTownsend who brought this young man to justice.