Officers

E-mail Chief Fenton

Chief Fenton joined the Cape Elizabeth Police Department in January 1997 as a patrolman, rose through the ranks to Detective, Sergeant, and was appointed chief in December 2018. He is a 1990 graduate of Cheverus High School, a 1994 graduate of Brandeis University and has Masters Degree
in Criminal Justice from Husson University.

From 1995-1996, Chief Fenton was a Reserve Officer for the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. He is a certified Emergency Medical Technician and a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy. He is also a former Commander of the Southern Maine Regional SWAT Team, after serving on it for over 15 years. His hobbies include weight lifting, running and reading.

Safety Message: When you ride at night, keep right and dress with clothing that's colored light.

E-mail Captain Sinclair

Captain Sinclair was hired in July of 1985. He served as the department Detective for three years before being promoted to Sergeant in 1991. Captain Sinclair has an undergraduate degree in criminology and a master's degree in business. Captain Sinclair is married with three children. He enjoys fly fishing, hiking, archery and family.

E-mail Sergeant Fay

Sergeant Fay is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Criminology. He started working with the Cape Elizabeth Police Department in December of 1995. His hobbies are weight lifting, skiing and riding his motorcycle.

Safety Message: If you ride your bike at night, be sure to wear reflective clothing and use a bicycle light so cars can see you.

E-mail Sergeant Gaudette

Jeffrey Gaudette was sworn in as Cape Elizabeth Police Department sergeant on Oct. 16, 2019.

Sergeant Gaudette has been a member of the Cape Elizabeth Police Department since October 2002 and has most recently been serving as the shift supervisor for the swing shift.

He is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a degree in criminology and is a certified taser instructor, emergency medical technician, field training officer and glock armorer. He is also a member of the Southern Maine Regional SWAT Team and currently holds the position of assistant team leader.

E-mail Officer Benjamin      

Sergeant Rory Benjamin joined the Cape Elizabeth Police Department in March of 2008. He graduated from the 16th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, obtaining the highest academic score in the program’s history. Sergeant Benjamin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Syracuse University in 2007. He obtained a Master of Public Policy & Management from the University of Southern Maine in 2015, with a dual emphasis in financial and organizational management. Sergeant Benjamin is a certified Drug Recognition Expert Instructor with extensive training in impaired driving investigation and enforcement. He is a certified internal affairs investigator, field training officer, PowerDMS Certified Professional, and an assessor for the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

Sgt. Benjamin was promoted to Sergeant in July of 2022.

E-mail Officer Galvan

Patrol Officer David Galvan was sworn in as a Cape Elizabeth police officer on Jan. 4, 2010.

He is a graduate of Southwest High School in San Diego, Calif., and is currently studying criminal justice at Saint Joseph's College.  

Galvan graduated from the 14th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in Vassalboro Maine in 2008.  He loves spending time with his wife and son, and also enjoys traveling and participating in sports.

Formerly the Community Liaison Officer, he became the town's first School Resource Officer in 2018.

Hired 03/31/2013

E-mail Sergeant Vanasse

Darin Estes joined the Cape Elizabeth Police Department in 2013 as a patrolman.  He currently serves as the police department’s Community Liaison Officer.   He is a 1987 graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School and a 1991 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Management.   Darin graduated from the 72^nd Municipal Country Basic Police School at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 1992.   

Darin joins the Cape Elizabeth Police Department after serving nineteen years for the Lisbon Police Department as a patrolman, a school resource officer, and a member of the Androscoggin Cobra (Chemical Ordnance Biological Radiological Agent) Team. 

E-mail Officer Estes

E-mail Officer Schafran

Officer Schafran was sworn in as Cape Elizabeth's newest police officer on May 7, 2019.

She is a certified field training officer, firearms instructor, domestic violence instructor, and glock armorer. For eight years before coming to Cape Elizabeth, Officer Schafran had been a police officer at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Email Officer Koberger

Officer Koberger joined the Cape Elizabeth Police Department on November 1st, 2021.  He previously served with the Troy   Police Department in New York State before transferring to Cape Elizabeth Police Department.  Prior to becoming an officer, Kevin worked for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.  Kevin also has a master's degree in Health Administration and holds an Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

Email Officer Hathaway

Officer Hathaway is a 2021 graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and formerly worked for Dexter PD before joining us in Cape Elizabeth. Officer Hathaway is a Maine native and attended Husson University where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. In his free time, Officer Hathaway enjoys weightlifting, playing video games, and spending time with his family and friends.

Email Officer Hale

Officer Thomas Hale was raised in Leicester, Massachusetts. He attended Saint John’s High School in Shrewsbury, MA.  After high school, he attended the University of Maine receiving an Associate degree in Legal Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. He is a 1997 Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.  Upon graduating from the Academy, he was employed by the State of Maine as a Maine Marine Patrol Officer in Southern Maine for over 25 years.  He is a MCJA Firearms and defensive tactics instructor, a Glock armorer, Former Lead of the Marine Patrol’s Honor Guard and a licensed Coast Guard Captain. Tom is married, has two children and enjoys spending time on the water, at the beach, and in the woods fishing and hunting, experiencing all that the Great State of Maine has to offer.

Andrew was born and raised in Colchester Vermont. He grew up playing Hockey and Lacrosse. In Andrew’s free time, he likes to relax with friends, watch movies and travel. Ever since Andrew can remember, he has always wanted to be a Police Officer. 

Andrew graduated from Lasalle University in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science. After school, Andrew was hired by the Essex Police Department in Vermont and attended the Vermont Police Academy. Andrew worked for the Essex Police Department for over two years and was able to work alongside his father, which he loved to do. After two years of working in Vermont, Andrew moved to Maine to be with his girlfriend Ashleigh. 

In March of 2023, Andrew was hired by the Auburn Police Department. Andrew worked there for about a year and a half until he started to work here at the Cape Elizabeth Police Department.

E-mail Officer Webster

Reserve Officer Webster joined the Cape Elizabeth Police Department in July 2005.  He graduated from the University of Maine, Augusta in 2002 with an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and received the “Student of the Year” award in that program.  He also graduated from the University of Maine, Orono in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Officer Webster attended U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training in 2008 and graduated first in his class, earning the “Top Airman” award.  He currently serves as a Designated Marksman for the 157th Security Forces Squadron at Pease Air National Guard Base in New Hampshire.

Officer Webster loves spending time with his wife participating in many outdoor activities. His favorites are mountain biking, snowboarding, and swimming at the beach. He also enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, running, and spending time with his family and friends.

Safety Tip: Always plan ahead and select a designated driver. It only takes a moment and can save your life or the lives of others you care about.

Email Reserve Officer Barker

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