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Patrolman Honore Dutremble was shot and killed after stopping a stolen vehicle. After observing a vehicle that had been stolen two days earlier in Portland, Maine, Patrolman Dutremble approached the vehicle and contacted the operator. The 20-year-old suspect shot him twice with a .38 caliber revolver. Patrolman Dutremble died while en route to the hospital. The suspect was captured a short time later following a pursuit by Portland Police and was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Patrolman Dutremble's 9-year-old son, working his paper route on South Street, was 100 yards away and saw his father fall. On March 27, 1952, the suspect was transferred to the Augusta State Mental Hospital. He escaped three days later but was quickly captured. In September of 1957, he escaped again and was captured. Patrolman Dutremble had served with the Biddeford Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and 12 children. His 9-year-old son served terms as a city councilman, county commissioner, mayor, and a Maine state representative and worked most of his life to improve living conditions for the poor. He often talked about how hard it was for his mother to take care of him and his 11 siblings with the $17.50 per month awarded to her by the state.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 12 children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dutremble gave the Biddeford Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Biddeford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dutremble.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Biddeford Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Honore is one of 37 officers killed feloniously in ME, 43% of the 86 remembered there.
Honore is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Honore is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1932, 2 officers in ME were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1932, 210 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1932, 210 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Honore was 40. Of the 32 killed feloniously in ME whose age is recorded, half were between 34.3 and 49.5; the middle age was 42. Honore had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Honore was 40. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Honore had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Honore was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Honore had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 10.8% of these deaths in ME; January holds the most, 10.8%. Fridays: 18.9%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Biddeford Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 86 deaths in ME, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Biddeford Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Honore among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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