Cumberland County Deputy Sheriffs Fired in Self-defense
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
September 22, 2017
Cumberland County Deputy Sheriffs Fired in Self-defense
Synopsis
In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 27, 2016, two Cumberland County deputy sheriffs, Sgt. Andrew Feeney and Deputy Derek Brill, shot and killed Norman Strobel, 59, in Naples.
Background
Report regarding use of force event involving stolen wheel loader on Maine Turnpike
July 24, 2017Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by Lewiston Police Officer on September 12, 2016 in New Gloucester
Synopsis
In the early morning of September 12, 2016, on the Maine Turnpike in New Gloucester, Lewiston Police Sergeant Derrick St. Laurent shot at a large construction vehicle, known as a wheel loader or front-end loader, in an attempt to disable the stolen vehicle. No one was injured.
Discussion
Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by State Police Trooper on August 15, 2016, in Jefferson
Synopsis
During the late evening of Monday, August 15, 2016, State Police Sergeant Jason Madore engaged in the use of deadly force when he shot at Shane Prior, 34, of Cushing. While none of Sgt. Madore's rounds struck him, Mr. Prior died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by Presque Isle Police Officer on May 7, 2016, in Presque Isle
Synopsis
In the early evening of Saturday, May 7, 2016, Presque Isle police officer Lucas Hafford shot and gravely wounded Derek Sam, 26, of Caribou, during an armed confrontation in a Main Street parking lot in Presque Isle. Mr. Sam died three days later from the gunshot wounds.
Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by Westbrook Police Officer on April 2, 2016 in Westbrook
Synopsis
In the early morning of Saturday, April 2, 2016, Westbrook police officer Benjamin Hall shot and wounded Sean Grossman, 26, outside Mr. Grossman's residence in Westbrook.