OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Police have arrested a local transient in the fatal stabbing of a man whose body was found over the weekend in Old Orchard Beach.
Police on Tuesday arrested 44-year-old Michael Swenson at his mother’s house in Scarborough. Stephen McCausland of the Maine Public Safety Department said Swenson was charged with murder in the death of 49-year-old Roger White.
White’s body was found Saturday morning behind a bar called The Whaler where the two men had been the night before. Police say they were friends.
McCausland said Swenson had been living in a lean-to along railroad tracks in Old Orchard Beach and has worked in construction for several years. Swenson ‘s initial court appearance will be on Wednesday or Thursday.
High five to those involved in catching this person so quickly.
Condolences to Roger’s family and friends.