Officer Jerome O. Piet
1937 - 1970

32 years old
Tour of Duty: ?? years
Died on May 28, 1970

Cause of Death: Heart Attack-Struggle

Date of Incident: Thursday, April 23, 1970

Weapon Used : N/A

Suspect Info: N/A

On May 28, 1970 Gorham Police Department Officers Piet, Robert Bagley, George Webb and Chief Dooan were on duty. At 11:00 pm dispatch received a call reporting a disturbance at a local restaurant, Wood's Restaurant, Main Street by a male subject.

The officers responded to the restaurant and waited for the subject to exit. When he did a struggle ensued and they were finally able to handcuff and transport him to Gorham PD. They were making arrangement to transport the subject to Concord for an evaluation when Officer Piet dropped to the floor.

He was survived by his wife and two sons.