A Maine State Police trooper has been suspended for 15 weeks after an internal investigation determined he used excessive force during an arrest last year, according to the Bangor Daily News. Trooper Jacob Murphy-Canto was disciplined after investigators concluded he violated the agency’s use-of-force policy during a September 2025 arrest. However, Maine State Police determined the punches were not necessary or justified under the circumstances. Maine State Police policies require officers to use only the amount of force reasonably necessary to control a situation and protect themselves or others. Top 15 Hotels in Portland, Maine, According to TripAdvisor Portland has become a haven for new and swanky hotels.