HPD adds Drew to police force

    HOULTON — The town of Houlton has a new officer patrolling the streets following the hiring of Benjamin L. Drew.
    Drew, 42, has been a resident of Houlton for the past seven years and married to his wife Jill for nearly 22 years. They have four children. Previously, Officer Drew served as a game warden for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Benjamin L. Drew
    Since becoming a Houlton resident, Officer Drew has served as president of the Houlton Area Little League; is affiliated with the Houlton Football Association; and coached basketball. He served as a Ranger in the U.S. Army and is a former Rotarian.
    “I look forward to my new career as a member of the police department and continuing my involvement in youth activities,” Drew said.
    Chief Asselin noted that, due to scheduling, working for the police department provides Officer Drew an opportunity to spend more time with his family and to be involved in his children’s activities.