Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Paul Simard was shot and killed after responding to a report of a domestic disturbance where shots were being fired. When Officer Simard arrived, he confronted a 14-year-old female who shot and killed him. The subject was sentenced to 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter. She was released from prison on June 6, 1966. Officer Simard was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Lewiston Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Simard gave the Lewiston Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lewiston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Paul J. Simard served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Police Officer Paul J. Simard is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 12 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lewiston Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Paul J. Simard's cause is highlighted.
How Paul J. Simard Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 10 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Paul J. Simard is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Paul J. Simard was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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