PORTLAND — On Saturday, Nov. 30 at 5:35 p.m., Portland Police responded to a call at 24 Marshall Street where they found the body of 43-year-old Matthew Merrick of Portland.
Following an autopsy on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, Merrick’s death was ruled a homicide.
In a swift response to the investigation, Portland Police apprehended 48-year-old Domingus Nobrega of Portland on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Scarborough Walmart.
Nobrega has been charged with murder and is currently being held without bail at the Cumberland County Jail.
Authorities are actively seeking further information and encourage anyone with knowledge pertinent to this case or others to contact them at (207) 874-8575.
No additional details have been released as the investigation is ongoing.
