West Lebanon man indicted in Springvale domestic violence assault

Staff reports 1:54 p.m.


West Lebanon man indicted in Springvale domestic violence assault

Keegan P. Whelan (Sanford Police photo)

ALFRED, Maine - A West Lebanon man has been indicted in a January domestic violence assault in Springvale.

Keegan P. Whelan, 22, of 58 Sam Wentworth Road, faces charge of aggravated assault with indifference, a Class B felony; and domestic violence assault, a Class D crime.

Class B felonies are punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

The incident occurred on Jan. 5 in the Nasson Community Center parking lot, said police, who allege Whelan placed his arm around the victim's neck and applied pressure that impeded her breathing.

The York County March grand jury indictments were released on Thursday.

An incitement is not an indication of guilt, rather that enough evidence has been gathered to warrant a trial.