Ellsworth Police Department

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tbires@ellsworthmaine.gov

Dep. Chief Bires has been working for the Ellsworth Police Department since 1990. Bires worked his first 13 years in patrol specializing in OUI enforcement and becoming the departments first DRE. Bires was assigned to MDEA in 2004 and spent 14 years as an agent and assistant supervisory agent with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. In 2017 Bires was promoted to Captain and currently serves as the Departments second in command. 

swilley@ellsworthmaine.gov

Cpt. Willey has been working for the Ellsworth Police Department since 2003. Willey worked patrol where he became the departments K-9 officer in 2005. In 2011 Willey was promoted to Sergeant and still serves as the departments K-9 officer with, K-9 CHASE. Cpt. Willey currently supervises one of the two evening crews and is a member of the Underage Drinking Enforcement Team. Cpt. Willey also supervises the three dispatchers at the Ellsworth Police Department.

cwilmot@ellsworthmaine.gov

Sgt. Wilmot has been working with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2001. Wilmot worked at the Hancock County Jail before joining the Ellsworth Police Department. Wilmot worked in patrol and became the departments accident reconstructionist in 2009. Wilmot was promoted to Sergeant in 2016, Sgt. Wilmot currently supervises the other evening shift along with being the department accident reconstructionist, Taser instructor, forensic mapper and a member of the Underage Drinking Enforcement Team.

dlord@ellsworthmaine.gov

Sergeant Lord joined the Ellsworth Police Department in 2022. Sgt. Lord began his law enforcement career with the Brewer Police Dept. where he spent 14 years with 9 of those years in the role of Sergeant. Most recently Sgt. Lord spent just over 4 years with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office where he was assigned as a Special Agent with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency for the last 3 ½ years.

kmote@ellsworthmaine.gov

Cpl. Mote began working at the Ellsworth Police Department in 1999, Mote came to Ellsworth PD from the Hancock County jail. As a patrol officer, Mote became a certified MCJA instructor where he is a defense tactics instructor, firearms instructor and served as a Cadre for the 12^th BLETP. Mote left the Ellsworth police for a brief period to pursue another career opportunity but returned to Ellsworth PD in 2017. Officer Mote was promoted to Corporal in 2018 and is currently active in department and MCJA firearms instruction. Corporal Mote is also an active member of the Army reserves.  He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Allied American University.

smerchant@ellsworthmaine.gov

Cpl. Merchant has been working for the Ellsworth Police Department since 2015. Merchant worked 3 years in Southwest Harbor as a patrol officer before joining the Ellsworth Police Department. Merchant was promoted to the rank of Corporal in February of 2018 and is currently the department DARE officer where he teaches the DARE program to the middle school 5^th grade classes since 2017. Cpl. Merchant is the leg leader for Special Olympics and a Police Training Officer for the department.

rangelo@ellsworthmaine.gov

Corporal Angelo has been with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2020. Prior to coming to Ellsworth Angelo retired from the Bangor Police Department at the rank of Sergeant. Angelo has served as a Self-defense instructor, worked a Patrol/Narcotics K-9 and was a member of Bangor’s Special Response Team during his career in Bangor. Angelo is a graduate of Cortland College in Cortland NY.

bsmith@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Smith has been with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2019. Prior to coming to Ellsworth Off. Smith spent 10 years with the Bangor Police Department where he held the positions of Detective with the Criminal Investigation Division, Resident Agent with Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and a Task Force Officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Off. Smith was also a team leader on the Special Response Team and a lead instructor for Active Threat training. Off. Smith also served seven years in the United State Marine Corps and was Purple Heart recipient.

aweatherbee@ellsworthmaine.gov

Detective Weatherbee started with Ellsworth Police Department in 2008. He became one of the Departments primary firearms instructor in 2017. Detective Weatherbee holds certifications in; Defensive Tactics Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team, Department Armorer, Less Lethal Impact Instructor, Certified NTOA Basic SWAT, Pre-Employment Background Investigator, Detective Weatherbee also teaches firearms at the MCJA, and was promoted to the Rank of Detective in December 2018. Detective Weatherbee is also active in the community refereeing/coaching basketball, softball, and baseball for our youth.

csmith@ellsworthmaine.gov

Detective Smith came to the Ellsworth Police Department in 2002 as a patrol officer. In 2005, Det. Smith graduated from the Basic Police Operator’s Course and patrolled the City on the department’s Harley Davidson for six years. In 2017, Det. Smith was assigned to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and enjoyed two years there as a Special Agent until being promoted to Detective at the Department. Det. Smith is currently enjoying his current position and looks forward to serving the community.

jsteward@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Steward has worked with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2016. Officer Steward completed the 31st BLETP in 2017 and is currently assigned to patrol. Prior to working at the Ellsworth Police Department Officer Steward was a member of the US Army.

jhassard@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Hassard has been with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2020. Prior to coming to Ellsworth Officer Hassard spent over 22 years with the Bangor Police Department where he spent time as an Evidence Tech, Training Officer and member of the Special Response Team. He was also in charge of the Police Explorer program. Officer Hassard is also a graduate of the University of Maine (Orono) and the University of Maine, Augusta (Bangor Campus).

mmclean@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer McLean has been with Ellsworth Police Department since 2020. Officer McLean holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement from Unity College and is a graduate of the 40th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. He is currently assigned to Patrol.

eskinner@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Skinner has been with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2021. Officer Skinner has a Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement from Unity College. He is currently assigned to Patrol.

zchandler@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Chandler has worked with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2021. Officer Chandler completed the 41st BLETP in 2022 and is currently assigned to patrol. Prior to working at the Ellsworth Police Department Officer Chandler served in the US Marine Corps.

zkline@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Kline has been with Ellsworth Police Department since 2021. Before that he was a Police Officer in Sag Harbor NY for 2 years. Officer Kline received a waiver from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy certifying him as a Maine Law Enforcement Officer. He is currently assigned to patrol.

tryan@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Ryan started her career as a dispatcher in 2014 for Southwest Harbor Police and Fire Department. She was hired as Police Officer for Ellsworth PD in 2015. Officer Ryan is a graduate of the 29th BLETP. Officer Ryan has was assigned to Maine Drug Enforcement Agency in 2019. In 2021 she returned to the police department and is assigned a patrol shift.

nbagley@ellsworthmaine.gov

Officer Bagley has been with the Ellsworth Police Department since 2021. Prior to coming to Ellsworth Officer Bagley worked part time with the Bar Harbor Police Department. Officer Bagley is a graduate of Thomas College and is a active member of the Maine Army National Guard.