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In a surprising turn of events, a former police officer, Aaron Goodwin, 45, of Eliot, Maine, has found himself in hot water after a late-night altercation at a diner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The incident, which took place on the night of Nov. 22, 2023, has led to an assault charge against Goodwin and arrest warrants for two others.
The Altercation
According to state police, the confrontation at the diner escalated quickly, drawing the attention of Portsmouth Police officers. Among those involved was Aaron Goodwin, who was identified as a former Portsmouth Police officer. The details of the altercation were not disclosed by the authorities.
Community Response
The NH BIPoC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) Coalition has condemned the incident, labeling it as an unprovoked, racist attack on a Black New Hampshire resident. The coalition expressed relief at the arrest of Aaron Goodwin and emphasized that the delay in prosecution did not diminish the severity of the attack.
Goodwin’s Account
In his defense, Aaron Goodwin stated that he intervened in the situation when he perceived a threat towards his sister-in-law. He claimed that the entire incident was captured on surveillance and denied any racial motivation behind his actions.
Additional Charges
Arrest warrants have also been issued for Kevin Goodwin, 42, and Shannon Goodwin, 37, of Dundalk, Maryland. Kevin faces a simple assault charge, while Shannon faces three counts of simple assault. The relationship between Aaron, Kevin, and Shannon Goodwin was not disclosed by the authorities.
Legal History
Aaron Goodwin’s past includes a controversial tenure at the Portsmouth Police Department. In 2015, he was fired after a panel investigating an inheritance dispute found that he had breached the department’s code of ethics. The panel determined that Goodwin should have declined an elderly woman’s offer to leave him her estate, leading to a legal battle over the inheritance.
As the case unfolds, the residents of Portsmouth and beyond await further developments in this ongoing legal saga.
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