Search Underway For 2 Men Following Central Maine Traffic Stop

After nearly a week, the search continues for two men who fled from a Wednesday (November 9th) traffic stop.

According to the KJ, the incident started on Wednesday when a Maine State Trooper pulled over a vehicle on I-95 near Clinton.  Upon running a check on the identity of the occupant, it was discovered that 45 year old Brian Strout was wanted on drug charges.

During the stop, Strout reportedly fled into the woods.  A search for him was started.  The search, which went on for several hours, was discontinued at dark.

Maine State Police Troopers were later made aware that Strout was at a residence on Horseback Road in Clinton.  Before they were able to get there, Strout left the residence in a Chevy Trailblazer.  He was reportedly accompanied by a man identified as 29-year-old Collin Hellmuth.  It also now appears that Hellmuth's wife was with the men.

The troopers started a pursuit of the SUV, but lost it on Wright Road.  A short time later, law enforcement spotted Strout and Hellmuth running across a field.  Hellmuth's 32 year old wife reportedly stayed with the vehicle.  She was later treated for a head wound.

A canine unit was brought in and an extensive search was done of the area.  However, the search did not locate the men.

If you have any information about where the men may be hiding, you can call 911 or leave an anonymous by reach out to the numbers HERE

*Suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law*

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