Guinta Makes a Statement on Shooting Incident in Greenland
WASHINGTON D.C. —
Congressman Frank Guinta (NH-01) recently released the following statement regarding the death of Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney and the wounding of four other law enforcement officials during the shooting in Greenland which occurred Thursday, April 12.
“My thoughts and prayers, along with those of my wife Morgan, are with the family of Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney. Chief Maloney was a beloved figure in Greenland and throughout the New Hampshire law enforcement community. He will be deeply missed and our condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
“We also continue our prayers for the four officers who were injured in the incident: Detective Eric Kulberg of the University of New Hampshire Police Department, Detective Gregory Turner of the Dover Police Department, Detective Scott Kukesh of the Newmarket Police Department, and Detective Jeremiah Murphy of the Rochester Police Department. We are hopeful for their full recovery.
“Thursday’s incident reminds us of the dedication displayed by all of New Hampshire’s first responders. Day in and day out, they serve us with the upmost professionalism and dignity. In the wake of yesterday’s tragic events, we remind all members of our law enforcement community that all Granite Staters stand behind them in full support and appreciation of their bravery and sacrifice.”
Congressman Frank Guinta (NH-01) recently released the following statement regarding the death of Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney and the wounding of four other law enforcement officials during the shooting in Greenland which occurred Thursday, April 12.
“My thoughts and prayers, along with those of my wife Morgan, are with the family of Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney. Chief Maloney was a beloved figure in Greenland and throughout the New Hampshire law enforcement community. He will be deeply missed and our condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
“We also continue our prayers for the four officers who were injured in the incident: Detective Eric Kulberg of the University of New Hampshire Police Department, Detective Gregory Turner of the Dover Police Department, Detective Scott Kukesh of the Newmarket Police Department, and Detective Jeremiah Murphy of the Rochester Police Department. We are hopeful for their full recovery.
“Thursday’s incident reminds us of the dedication displayed by all of New Hampshire’s first responders. Day in and day out, they serve us with the upmost professionalism and dignity. In the wake of yesterday’s tragic events, we remind all members of our law enforcement community that all Granite Staters stand behind them in full support and appreciation of their bravery and sacrifice.”
Obituary of Michael P. Maloney
GREENLAND —
Greenland Police Chief Michael P. Maloney, 48, passed away Thursday, April 12, while protecting his community and brother police officers. Chief Maloney was a 26-year law enforcement professional who was well-respected by all in the law enforcement community as well as his local community.
Chief Maloney was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School in Hampton. He joined the Army Reserve, where he served as a drill instructor, and then joined the Rye and North Hampton police departments as a part-time officer. A year later, he was hired as a full-time officer in North Hampton. Michael worked his way through the ranks to police chief before being hired as Greenland’s police chief for the past 12 years.
Chief Maloney was a graduate of the 76th New Hampshire Police Academy and received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Hesser College.
Michael is survived by the “love of his life,” his wife Peg; his father, John and wife, Jane; his mother, Joan, and husband, Rich Buchanan. He is also survived by his brothers, Kevin, Dennis and Tim and his wife, Jessica; sisters Carolyn and Kathleen and her husband, Bill Lahey. Michael leaves behind his children, Michael Jr., Serena, stepson Ryan Vickers, and grandson Michael Jacob “MJ”, and many nieces and nephews. Chief Maloney also leaves his “Second Family” the officers of the Greenland Police Department.
Services will be held at noon Thursday, April 19 at Winnacunnet High School Athletic Field, 1 Alumni Drive, Hampton (weather permitting) or Winnacunnet High School Gymnasium. All are respectfully invited.
Interment will be private. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chief Michael Maloney Trust Fund, c/o Optima Bank, 26 Lafayette Road, North Hampton 03862 or any of their branches.
Additional parking for the public is being made available adjacent to the funeral home by the Best Western Hotel behind their Conference Center. For more information, visit www.RemickGendron.com. (Courtesy photo)
Chief Maloney was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School in Hampton. He joined the Army Reserve, where he served as a drill instructor, and then joined the Rye and North Hampton police departments as a part-time officer. A year later, he was hired as a full-time officer in North Hampton. Michael worked his way through the ranks to police chief before being hired as Greenland’s police chief for the past 12 years.
Chief Maloney was a graduate of the 76th New Hampshire Police Academy and received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Hesser College.
Michael is survived by the “love of his life,” his wife Peg; his father, John and wife, Jane; his mother, Joan, and husband, Rich Buchanan. He is also survived by his brothers, Kevin, Dennis and Tim and his wife, Jessica; sisters Carolyn and Kathleen and her husband, Bill Lahey. Michael leaves behind his children, Michael Jr., Serena, stepson Ryan Vickers, and grandson Michael Jacob “MJ”, and many nieces and nephews. Chief Maloney also leaves his “Second Family” the officers of the Greenland Police Department.
Services will be held at noon Thursday, April 19 at Winnacunnet High School Athletic Field, 1 Alumni Drive, Hampton (weather permitting) or Winnacunnet High School Gymnasium. All are respectfully invited.
Interment will be private. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chief Michael Maloney Trust Fund, c/o Optima Bank, 26 Lafayette Road, North Hampton 03862 or any of their branches.
Additional parking for the public is being made available adjacent to the funeral home by the Best Western Hotel behind their Conference Center. For more information, visit www.RemickGendron.com. (Courtesy photo)
