Police

Chief Randy Gagne was born in Camden and raised in Rockport. He is a 32-year member of the Camden Police Department joining on October 1st, 1988. Chief Gagne has served at a Patrol Officer, Court Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief of Police since January 2011. Chief Gagne has served as an Academy Instructor in the Defensive Tactics, Interactive use of Force, and Crimes in progress. He served several years as the Co-Lead Defensive Tactics instructor for the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. In July of 2016 Chief Gagne was asked to take on the role of Police Chief for the Rockport Police Department as well as his job as Camden’s Chief. This is a dual role he continues to serve today. Leading two departments would be much more challenging if it were not for the great officers and support staff in both agencies. Chief Gagne is married to his high school sweetheart Richelle for almost 35 years. They live in Searsmont with their 6 dogs and two cats. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. When not working Chief Gagne enjoys vacationing in warm climates with his wife Richelle, hunting, fishing, lobstering, and skiing. He especially likes doing all those activities with his 9-year-old granddaughter Bella and patiently waiting for 1 1/2-year-old grandson Malcolm to join them in their adventures.

Chief Gagne can be reached at rgagne@rockportmaine.gov or 207-236-2026 Extension 0300.

Lieutenant Chris Young was born and raised in Camden and Rockport attending local schools and graduating from Camden-Rockport High School in 1992.  In 1994, Chris joined the Rockport Police Department as a reserve officer while attending college.  In 1996 Chris was hired as a full-time Patrol Officer for the Rockland Police Department.  Chris spent the majority of his 26-year career with Rockland P.D. in the department’s Criminal Investigation Division.  In 2015 Chris was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police and in 2017 became the Chief of Police at the Rockland Police Department.  Chris retired from the department in 2021.  Chris has two adult sons and is married to his wife Bobbi.  In his off time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, boating, 4-wheeling fishing and hunting.  Chris is very excited to be serving the citizens of his home town, where his mother still resides.

Lieutenant Young can be reached at cyoung@rockportmaine.gov or 207-236-2026 Extension 0200.

Sargeant James (Jim) Moore is a graduate of Medomak Valley High School. Jim started his career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 1989 as a Corrections Officer. He moved to the Patrol Division in 1990 and graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in June of 1991. Jim was assigned to the island of Vinalhaven and is also a former DARE Officer for the Sheriff’s Office. Jim left law enforcement in 2000 and returned to the Sheriff’s Office in 2009. He worked for the Sheriff’s Office as a Patrol Deputy and Patrol Sergeant until he started with Rockport Police Department in January 2015. Jim was promoted to Police Sergeant in May 2017 and currently serves the Town of Rockport in that capacity. Sgt Moore’s personal interests include fishing trips with his wife, camping and hunting.

Sargeant Moore can be reached at jmoore@rockportmaine.gov or 207-236-2026 Extension 0201.

Officer Travis Ford graduated from University of Maine with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1995 and then went on to graduate from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in May of 2000. He has been a Rockport Police Officer from April 1999 to present and served as Sergeant for several years. He and his wife, a school teacher by trade, have two sons both currently attending University of Maine at Orono. Officer Ford’s personal interests include kayaking, flying fishing and bird hunting.

Officer Ford can be reached at tford@rockportmaine.gov or 207-236-2026 Extension 0202.

Officer Antonio (aka Tony) Del Vecchio graduated from Pomperaug High School (Southbury CT).  During his high school career he was a Police Explorer with the Naugatuck Police Explorer Post 882.  This consisted of introduction to law enforcement, training/scenarios, and community service.  He eventually achieved the rank of Sergeant during his time with the post.  He went on to graduate from Southern Maine Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  During his college career, he was a Reserve Police Officer with the Town of Scarborough and later attained full time status.  He graduated from the 30th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.  He and his family then began the move to mid-coast where he submitted his employment application and was accepted for a patrolman position with the Town of Rockport. His pastimes include tending his farm, ATV riding and firearms/training.

Officer Del Vecchio can be reached at adelvecchio@rockportmaine.gov or 236-2026 Extension 0203.

Officer James (Jim) Greeley has been working in law enforcement for over 20 years, prior to that he served in the Marine Corps.  He held both supervisory and detective roles while in law enforcement.  In his time off he enjoys coaching for Camden Hills High School, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.  He looks forward to working in Rockport and doing what he can to help out.

Officer Greeley can be reached at jgreeley@rockportmaine.gov or 236-2026 Extension 0204.

Officer Dustin Hedgpath graduated from Wildwood Academy in 2011. His law enforcement career started in 2016 when he went to work at the Maine State Prison as a Correctional Officer for seven years. Durning his time at the Prison he worked in many positions inside the facility to include the SMU (Special Management Unit) and the IMHU (Intensive Mental Health Unit). In 2023 He attended and graduated from the 44^th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Officer Hedgpath ’s interests include ATV riding, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Officer Hedgpath can be reached at dhedgpath@rockportmaine.gov or 207-236-2026 Extension 0205.

Officer Jacob (Jake) Powers graduated from Camden Hills high school in Rockport. While in high school he was a multiple time state champion wrestler and earned a wrestling scholarship to Lock Haven University in PA. While at Lock Haven University he pursued a degree in Criminal Justice while wrestling for their NCAA Division 1 wrestling program. He then spent 2 years at Lock Haven University before transferring to the University of Maine Orono to finish out his junior and senior years. While at the University of Maine he pursued a degree in Sociology with a concentration in Crime, Law and Deviance. During his junior year he completed an internship with the Maine State Police for the summer. During his senior year he competed for the University of Maine NCWA Wrestling program. While wrestling for the program he achieved All-American status by qualifying for the national championships and placing 4th in the nation. He graduated from the University of Maine Orono with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. He also graduated from the 31st Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, and then spent time working for the Maine State Police as well as the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office before being hired as a Patrolman for the Town of Rockport. Officer Powers’ pastimes include spending time with family, hunting/fishing/hiking and working out at the gym. 

Officer Powers can be reached at jpowers@rockportmaine.gov or 207-236-2026 Extension 0204.