Hunting has been suspended in three Maine towns as the manhunt continues for the fugitive police seek in connection with a deputy sheriff's fatal shooting.
Gov. Paul LePage said Friday that all hunting is suspended in portions of Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Fairfield. That includes the start of youth wild turkey season Saturday and regular wild turkey season Monday.
LePage said the move is to "ensure the safety of the public and our law enforcement officers."
Police are on their third day searching for 29-year-old John Williams in and around the heavily wooded rural community of Norridgewock, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Bangor.
Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. A viewing will be held May 6. A funeral is planned for May 7.
Sheriff Dale Lancaster said Friday authorities understand that Williams may want to communicate with them but wouldn't elaborate further. Lancaster said they are willing to listen and encouraged him to reach out.
Authorities know Williams' whereabouts leading up to the shooting but are looking for people who may have had contact with him afterward.
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