Patrolman Thomas E. Giggey, Fort Fairfield Police Department, Maine

Patrolman Thomas E. Giggey

Fort Fairfield Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Tuesday, November 24, 1936

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Thomas E. Giggey

Patrolman Giggey succumbed to injuries sustained 3 months earlier in a struggle with an intoxicated subject. Patrolman Giggey had been dispatched to a local restaurant to remove the man from the establishment. After escorting the man outside a struggle ensued in which Patrolman Giggey sustained injuries to his groin area.

He initially refused medical treatment and continued working. 17 days later he was admitted to a local hospital as a result of the injury. He remained in the hospital until succumbing to his wounds.

The suspect was charged with murder following Patrolman Giggey's death. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a maximum of 7 years in prison. The suspect died in prison in 1939.

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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, August 8, 1936
Weapon Person
Offender Died in prison

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Patrolman Giggey, it has been 88 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 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Fort Fairfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 25, 2024