Suspect Charged in Murder of 21-Year-old in Portland

WHO:

WGME - Glen Rodney, 58, of Portland, Maine, has been charged with murder.

WGME - Julian Nadeau, 21, of Portland, Maine, is the victim.

WHAT:

WGME - Glen Rodney has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Julian Nadeau.

WMTW - Nadeau was found lying in the breakdown lane of I-295 and was pronounced dead at Maine Medical Center.

WMTW - A judge ordered Rodney to be held without bail until a bail hearing.

WMTW - A status conference for Rodney has been tentatively scheduled for January 6, 2027.

WHERE:

WGME - The incident occurred on the southbound side of I-295 near Exit 8 and the walking path adjacent to Tukey’s Bridge in Portland, Maine.

WMTW - Rodney was located on Presumpscot Street shortly after the incident.

WHEN:

WGME - Police responded to the report of an injured person around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

WMTW - Rodney appeared at the Cumberland County Courthouse at 1 p.m. Friday.

WMTW - The bail hearing for Rodney is scheduled for 1 p.m. on August 11.

WHY:

WGME - A physical altercation occurred between Nadeau and Rodney after Nadeau was approached by Rodney, who was riding a bicycle.

HOW:

WGME - Witnesses provided a description of the suspect, leading to Rodney's arrest shortly after the incident.

WMTW - First responders began life-saving measures on Nadeau before transporting him to the hospital.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 22:32 UTC)

Glen Rodney, 58, of Portland, Maine, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 21-year-old Julian Nadeau, who was found lying in the breakdown lane of I-295 and later pronounced dead at Maine Medical Center. Witnesses reported a physical altercation between the two men, leading to Rodney's arrest shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held without bail until a hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. on August 11. A status conference for Rodney is tentatively set for January 6, 2027.