Shot Man Allegedly Eluded Captors By Jumping Into Water
Update: Local man arrested for alleged sex charge
BAR HARBOR—When Spencer Trott, 37, was found on the Bayside Road last week, shot, bleeding from a head wound, he allegedly survived by jumping into the water near 170 Bayside Road, according to Maine State Police Detective Dana Austin’s revision to his arrest warrant affidavit.
A Bar Harbor man, Dimitry Dubrovsky, 29, and Duncan Haass, 30, of Lamoine, both have been charged with attempted murder. The three men worked together on Haass’ lobster boat.
The men allegedly tried to murder Trott by shooting him in the cabin that he has been renting and putting him in the back of a pickup truck.
Austin wrote, “Dimitry Dubrovsky dragged the severely injured Spencer Trott to a secluded area by a stream while armed with a firearm. Spencer Trott was then able to escape by diving into the water and after hiding in a shed for a time period, he then walked onto the Bayside Road seeking help, which came in the form of a Maine State Trooper.”
According to another State Trooper’s report, Trott was shocked by the incident and had been in his cabin watching YouTube before bed when the men allegedly entered, told him that he had to leave, and shot the gun twice. He was also allegedly punched and tied up.
According to an Ellsworth American article by Jennifer Osborn, which details the trooper’s report, the trooper wrote,
“‘He remembers waking up and he was being dragged by Dimitry. Dimitry was dragging him by his arms. Dimitry had a gun in his hand. He asked Dimitry if he could pray first and Dimitry told him no. He told Dimitry he forgave him. He looked down and noticed one of his legs came free from the rope. He said something to Dimitry to distract him. He dove into some water and held his breath and swam as far as he could. The water was deep enough that when he dove, he didn’t hit anything. When he felt he was safe, he went on land and hid in a shed or trailer.’
“‘He thinks he was dragged 15 feet when he broke free. He saw the water and noticed his leg was free. He stood up and pushed off his leg and dove into the water. The body of water that he dove in was near where he waved the cars down.’”
Both suspects are currently being held on bail. There is a motion to revoke Dubrovsky’s bail and that hearing will be on Aug. 9. Our earlier story about the incident and Dubrovsky’s other alleged altercation involving a firearm is below.
MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED SEX CHARGE
On July 25, 2023, as a result of an investigation and search warrant, Marko Desimirovic, 36, of Bar Harbor and the country of Serbia, was arrested for possession of sexually explicit material, class C. He was transported to the Hancock County Jail. There are more charges pending.
According to the State of Maine’s website, sexually explicit material, class C is,
“A person is guilty of possession of sexually explicit material if that person:
A. Intentionally or knowingly transports, exhibits, purchases, possesses or accesses with intent to view any book, magazine, newspaper, print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material that the person knows or should know depicts another person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and:
(1) The other person has not in fact attained 16 years of age; or
(2) The person knows or has reason to know that the other person has not attained 16 years of age.
B. Violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.”
or
“C. Intentionally or knowingly transports, exhibits, purchases, possesses or accesses with intent to view any book, magazine, newspaper, print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material that the person knows or should know depicts another person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and:
(1) The other person has not in fact attained 12 years of age; or
(2) The person knows or has reason to know that the other person has not attained 12 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.”
According to the Bar Harbor Police department, it can’t provide a date of birth. Desimirovic was arrested in Bar Harbor at his place of residence, which is also where the search warrant was served. The state computer crime task force assisted in the investigation and are still involved in the case. Desimirovic’s bail is $50,000.
This story was updated to include the last paragraph at 2:05 p.m. July 26. At 3:33 p.m., it was updated to include a booking photo of Desimirovic.
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