Two fishermen arrested after allegedly assaulting officers investigating crewmate's death in North Haven, ME

Violent — North Haven, ME — reported 2026-06-20

SUMMARY

Two fishermen were arrested for allegedly assaulting Marine Patrol officers investigating a crewmate's drowning death.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Violent
• Location: North Haven, ME
• Date reported: 2026-06-20
• Suspect: male, age 39
• Victim(s): 1 (crewmate)
• Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

• The incident occurred in Hurricane Sound near Vinalhaven on June 20, 2026.
• Marshal Ames, a 57-year-old man from North Haven, fell overboard and was pronounced dead by emergency responders.
• Geoffrey Barrett, the captain of Long Faces, was arrested and charged with assault, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and felony-level boating under the influence.
• Theodore Lane, another member of the ship's crew, was also arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.