Special Officer Elliott S. Johnson, Thomaston Police Department, Maine

Special Officer Elliott S. Johnson

Thomaston Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Saturday, September 1, 1973

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Elliott S. Johnson

Special Officer Elliot Johnson was struck and killed by a vehicle that attempted to run a roadblock.

The driver of the vehicle, which was being driven chased by a Rockland police officer when he drove into the roadblock setup by Officer Johnson. The 23-year-old driver was slightly injured. His male passenger was killed.

The suspect, serving 2 to 4 years for breaking and entering at Thomaston Prison, was out on a weekend furlough. He was convicted of two counts of reckless homicide and sentenced to two 2.5 to 5-year terms to be served consecutively. On November 2, 1977, he escaped from prison, was quickly captured, and had more time added to his sentence.

Officer Johnson was a volunteer officer with the agency and was employed as a janitor and bus driver for the local high school. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and three daughters.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Convicted of reckless homicide

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Special Officer Johnson, it has been 51 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 community and years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Thomaston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 1, 2024