Dane Burke Arrested After Multi-State Pursuit Over Nicole Jackson Homicide

A multi-state pursuit ended Saturday in Dunbarton, New Hampshire, when 55-year-old Dane Burke was taken into custody without incident in a case tied to the death of 46-year-old Nicole Jackson of Skowhegan, Maine. Maine State Police confirmed the arrest and said agencies coordinated across state lines during the search.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta ruled Jackson’s death a homicide, listing blunt and sharp-force trauma as the cause. That medical finding elevates the investigation from a suspicious death to a homicide inquiry and focuses investigators on both means and motive as they build the case file.

Burke had been wanted in connection with Jackson’s death, and law enforcement tracked him across state lines before the pursuit concluded in Dunbarton. Authorities reported there was no violence or standoff when officers took Burke into custody. The lack of resistance at the point of arrest may simplify immediate custody logistics, but investigators will continue evidence collection, interviews, and forensic work tied to the Augusta medical examiner’s findings.

For readers in central Maine and surrounding communities, this development matters for several reasons. First, it confirms that a violent death in Skowhegan has been classified as homicide, prompting a sustained investigative presence and likely court proceedings. Second, the cross-jurisdictional effort highlights how county, state, and neighboring-state agencies can coordinate to locate a suspect quickly. Those local connections can speed arrests and preserve evidence that is critical to successful prosecutions.

Practical next steps in the case will include arraignment and formal charging decisions by prosecutors in Maine, possible extradition or transfer arrangements from New Hampshire, and continued forensic analysis tied to the medical examiner’s report. Investigators will likely release further details as they assemble a charging packet and notify next of kin. Community members with information about Jackson’s last known movements or Burke’s whereabouts prior to the pursuit can assist the inquiry by contacting Maine State Police.

This arrest closes a chapter in the immediate search but opens the next phase for victims’ family, investigators, and the courts. Expect updates on charges, arraignment dates, and official releases as Maine authorities move the case forward; follow Maine State Police communications for verified information and next steps in the prosecution.