Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and three daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Johnson served with the Thomaston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Thomaston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Elliott S. Johnson 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 Thomaston Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Elliott S. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Elliott S. Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of reckless homicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elliott S. Johnson is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elliott S. Johnson was killed by automobile.
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