Man Charged After Custody Test Incident | Portland Maine News

A man named Robert Perales faces serious charges—including kidnapping, assault, and unlawful sexual touching—after allegedly attacking a woman during a urine test at a testing facility in Ellsworth. The incident occurred on March 12th when Perales, a male employee supervising a child custody-related test, allegedly made unwanted advances, grabbed, and groped the woman as she tried to leave the bathroom. She suffered visible injuries and bravely reported the assault. Despite Perales’ denial and claims he followed protocol, the test was marked “observed,” contradicting his story. He was released on $2,000 bail with a no-contact order, with his next court date in November. This case exposes troubling power imbalances and the courage it takes to speak up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.pressherald.com/2026/09/15/orrington-man-accused-of-assaulting-woman-while-collecting-urine-sample-in-ellsworth/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7efa99358cf8a8ca Report issues to [email protected].