Category: Lee Norris

Portland Press Herald Reported “Reportedly Suicidal Woman Shot by Rumford Cop” (2014)

March 18, 2014

“A 25-year-old suicidal woman armed with a knife was shot and wounded by a veteran Rumford police officer late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. She was hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition late Tuesday night. The Maine Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the police shooting, and the officer involved, Sgt. Tracey … More Portland Press Herald Reported “Reportedly Suicidal Woman Shot by Rumford Cop” (2014)

A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

August 10, 2013

Jennifer got Onyx in May 2013 at a program for veterans called K9s for Warriors. Not only was Onyx an awesome companion during some of the most difficult times in our lives but the woman who ran K9s for Warriors with her son was a loving person we all referred to as “mom.” She really … More A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

The Portland Press Herald Reported the Series “Deadly Force: Police and the Mentally Ill” (2012)

December 8, 2012

Deadly Force: Police and the Mentally Ill:Part 1: When police pull the trigger in crisis, the mentally ill often are the ones being shotPart 2: Across nation, unsettling acceptance when mentally ill in crisis are killedPart 3: Maine police make spotty use of crisis trainingPart 4: Families mostly powerless when mentally ill adult resists help … More The Portland Press Herald Reported the Series “Deadly Force: Police and the Mentally Ill” (2012)

Jennifer and Lee Celebrate 5 Year Wedding Anniversary at Sandals Negril in Jamaica (2012)

July 4, 2012

Jennifer and Lee: Until Death Do Us Part (2024) In 2012, we went to Sandals Negril Jamaica from April 17th to April 24th to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary. Our five year wedding anniversary is actually July 4, 2012 but we went earlier for multiple reasons. The weather is really nice in Jamaica from December … More Jennifer and Lee Celebrate 5 Year Wedding Anniversary at Sandals Negril in Jamaica (2012)

Service Women’s Action Network Truth & Justice Summit Failed Active Duty Military Crime Victims; Prioritized Women in Combat Roles & Veteran Benefits (2012)

May 8, 2012

This post has been scrubbed from the internet. And if we were Service Women’s Action Network, we’d be afraid of the public finding out that survivors of military crime are not impressed with them pushing women in combat roles before we even had a plan to prevent crime, murder and suicide. Our lower enlisted service … More Service Women’s Action Network Truth & Justice Summit Failed Active Duty Military Crime Victims; Prioritized Women in Combat Roles & Veteran Benefits (2012)

Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

November 2, 2011

We observed what appeared to be unregulated power, police departments are part of the political machine, and we have no say in how we are ruled. FIRST VERSION OF LETTER TO COP BLOCK: This is a guest submitted post describing their experience with the local police DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SIGNS ARE A JOKE! First I want to start … More Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

February 14, 2011

Editor’s Note: After looking at this picture and remembering why we were having such a hard time in the 2010-2011 timeframe, it brought back a lot of emotions for us. We are sad and angry about our circumstances in Maine… but also thankful for our love for one another. Our love and our love alone … More After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

Finance Committee Member Receives First Menacing Anonymous Letter From Bad Actors in Rumford, Maine (2010)

May 26, 2010

The Most Dangerous Moments of Our Life: Targeted by an Abusive Cop with Impunity Who Shot A Suicidal Woman During a Mental Health Crisis Four Years Later (2024) The timing of this letter and two more letters all happened to coincide with Jennifer being falsely charged with a felony alcohol charge in March 2010 while sitting … More Finance Committee Member Receives First Menacing Anonymous Letter From Bad Actors in Rumford, Maine (2010)

New Town Attorney Informs Rumford Leadership They MUST Release the “Aggressive, Intimidating” Police Officer’s 2005 Disciplinary Action Letter to Jennifer Norris; Loses Job (2010)

April 29, 2010

This photo was posted on Facebook on March 3, 2011, a year after this “aggressive, intimidating” police officer trampled all over our constitutional rights in our own home… and the police department falsely charged Lee and Jennifer with felonies when in fact they both needed treatment; the real criminals got away with everything. Lee was … More New Town Attorney Informs Rumford Leadership They MUST Release the “Aggressive, Intimidating” Police Officer’s 2005 Disciplinary Action Letter to Jennifer Norris; Loses Job (2010)

The Emotional Toll of Military Injustice: No Justice, Retaliation, Zero Healthcare, Toxic Military Leadership, & CPTSD (2010)

April 6, 2010

Ok, so maybe you traveled with Lee and is Lee’s slip for fuel that went into your rental car.Starting to understand. Need to make this clear.Send Lee’s voucher to TSgt _____ also.Follow up with a phone call. I need you to report to me on Saturday 10 April 0930 Delta Victor, Lt Col Comments: If … More The Emotional Toll of Military Injustice: No Justice, Retaliation, Zero Healthcare, Toxic Military Leadership, & CPTSD (2010)