Maine State Police, Maine
End of Watch: Saturday, July 12, 1980
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 332
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 12, 1980
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 3 years
Trooper Thomas Merry was killed when he was struck by a suspect's vehicle while setting up for a roadblock in Palmyra during a pursuit. He was attempting to seek cover when he was struck by the vehicle.
The 20-year-old subject, who only suffered a broken leg, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years.
Trooper Merry had served with the Maine State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife and son.