News

Lincoln Police Shoot, Kill Man in Altercation

Image from Lincoln Police Department


A man’s is dead after Lincoln Police say they shot him when he lunged at them with a knife last night.

Officers say they were called to a home on Whale Street where Derek Beach had violated an order against him being there. It was a “protection from abuse” order.

Police say Beach did not respond to attempts to negotiate and lunged at them with a knife after they tased him.

According to police, Sgt. Michael Winslow and Officer Kristofer Milner shot Beach and he died at the scene.

Winslow and Milner have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard protocol in police shootings.

The Maine Attorney General’s Office is investigating the use of deadly force.

Latest Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

Fisherman’s Association Fundraising for Businesses, Fishermen Hit by Portland Fire

Multiple boats tied to the wharf sustained damage from the fire, including one that sank.

13 hours ago in Local

Snowmobile Crash Kills 17 Year Old Girl in Aroostook County

Wardens say the crash is an active investigation.

14 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigating Death of One Year Old in Milford

Officers say there is no danger to the public.

22 hours ago in Local

Statewide PFAS product ban expands in 2026

The new expansion will be including everyday household items like certain cookware, cosmetics and cleaning products.

23 hours ago in Local

Tremont Couple Found Dead In Murder-Suicide

Autopsies showed the couple died from gunshot wounds, with Jyoti's death being ruled a homicide and William's ruled a suicide.