Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Michael Connolly was killed after he stopped a group of bootleggers or smugglers delivering illegal goods to the area. Patrolman Connolly was found the next day in the water near Fish Point. His hands were handcuffed behind his back with his own handcuffs, and his revolver had been shoved into his front pocket. It is believed that Patrolman Connolly discovered an illegal shipment of whiskey while patrolling the waterfront. It is thought that he knew the suspects and believed he would be released after a short time, as no sign of a struggle could be located. The cause of death was determined to be drowning, and the incident was ruled a homicide. The case remains unsolved.
Survivors
Patrolman Connolly was survived by his wife and five children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Connolly served with the Portland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Portland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Connolly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael Thomas Connolly is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ME, 43 of 102 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.2% of this state's fallen. That is 42.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Portland Police Department, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Thomas Connolly's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Thomas Connolly Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Thomas Connolly is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Thomas Connolly was killed by person.
Incident Location
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