Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the death of Maine State Trooper Detective Benjamin Campbell, a seven-year veteran of the Maine State Police who was struck and killed this morning in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hampden:
“Our state is heartbroken over the loss of Detective Benjamin Campbell. Maine’s law enforcement professionals put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect our state, keep our communities safe, and help our fellow citizens. Detective Campbell dedicated his career to fulfilling that mission and, ultimately, gave his life in service of it. On behalf of the people of Maine, I express our deepest and unwavering gratitude for his service. Together let us keep his family, friends, and loved ones, along with Maine’s entire law enforcement community, in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
Governor Janet Mills earlier directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately for the remainder of today, April 3, 2019 in honor of Detective Campbell. Governor Mills has also directed that the flags be lowered on the day of funeral services. An additional flag notice will be sent after the date of the service is announced.