Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Maine State Police, 10 officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Patrolman Emery O. Gooch |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Patrolman Fred A. Foster |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Trooper Frank C. Wing |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Trooper Charles C. Black |
|
Gunfire |
| Trooper Thomas J. Merry |
|
Vehicular assault |
| Trooper Michael R. Veilleux |
|
Automobile accident |
| Detective Giles R. Landry |
|
Gunfire |
| Trooper Jeffrey Parola |
|
Automobile accident |
| Trooper James A. Griffith |
|
Automobile accident |
| Detective Glenn Strange |
|
Heart attack |
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