Constable Maurice Dudley Beane, Passadumkeag Constable's Office, Maine

Constable Maurice Dudley Beane

Passadumkeag Constable's Office, Maine

End of Watch Saturday, January 18, 1913

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Maurice Dudley Beane

Constable Maurice Beane was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for forgery.

The victim of the forgery had setup a ruse to meet the suspect at the Lancaster Hotel in order to have Constable Beane arrest him. After the victim and suspect met, Constable Beane identified himself and announced that the man was under arrest. The subject began to struggle with Constable Beane and shot him in the chest with a revolver as he fled from the hotel.

The man was tracked through the woods to Burlington, over 20 miles away. He committed suicide when the posse attempted to arrest him.

Constable Beane had served as the constable of Passadumkeag for six years. He was survived by his expectant wife and two children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Committed suicide

arrest attempt, forgery

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Constable Beane, it has been 111 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 6 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 18, 2024