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.
Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by Caribou Police Officer on January 8, 2016
Synopsis
Shortly after midnight on January 8, 2016, Caribou police officer Chad Cochran shot at Norman Plourde, 44, of Caribou, in response to Mr. Plourde firing his pistol in the direction of Caribou police officers who were attempting to persuade him to disarm. Neither Mr. Plourde nor any other person was injured.
Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by Bridgton Police Officer on September 23, 2015 in Naples
Synopsis
On the night of September 23, 2015, in Naples, Bridgton police officer Todd Smolinsky shot at a vehicle being operated by Melissa Penpraese, 45, of Naples, in order to disable the vehicle. Neither Ms. Penpraese nor any other person was injured.
Report of the Attorney General on the Use of Deadly Force by Penobscot County Deputy Sheriff on June 28, 2015 in Carmel
Synopsis
On June 28, 2015, Alexis Lannon, 20, of Brewer, was shot and wounded by Penobscot County deputy sheriff Kari Kurth on the Main Road in Carmel.