Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
End of Watch Tuesday, November 14, 1922
Add to My HeroesDavid F. Brown
Game Warden David Brown and Game Warden Mertley Johnston were shot and killed while investigating illegal beaver hunting near the Big Bog Dam on the North Branch of the Penobscot River.
After shooting both wardens, the suspect placed their bodies under the ice. Their bodies weren't located until May 22, 1923, by a game warden.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsGame Warden Brown, it has been 102 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Maine.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 14, 2024
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