Erving officer Loynd commended for saving trooper

By: Domenic Poli, recorder.com

ERVING — The officer credited with saving the life of a state trooper allegedly being stabbed by a carjacking suspect has had another letter of commendation added to his personnel file.

Officer James Loynd followed department policy and procedures in the heroic actions he took on Oct. 19, 2018, to save Trooper Mark Whitcomb’s life following a high-speed chase that ended in New Salem when the suspect crashed the vehicle he is accused of stealing in New Hampshire.

“Officer Loynd not only conducted himself professionally and responsibly but undeniably saved human lives that day,” Erving Police Chief Christopher Blair wrote in the letter, which also states Loynd displayed restraint during the incident.

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