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Man Charged After Jogger Pepper‑Sprayed and Chased in Rockland, Maine

Police describe the attack as apparently random; the investigation is ongoing.

Overview

  • A woman out for a jog in Rockland was chased and sprayed with pepper spray by a man in a public area.
  • Bystanders chased the suspect off the scene and officers later arrested 37‑year‑old Nicholas Wallace.
  • Wallace is being held at Two Bridges Jail and faces charges that include criminal threatening, terrorizing, disorderly conduct, assault, and criminal use of disabling chemicals.
  • Police say they have found no known connection between Wallace and the victim and that the assault appears unprovoked.
  • Officials say the investigation is active and they have not released details on the victim's injuries or the next legal steps.