AUGUSTA - Wesley Dean has been promoted to sergeant of Marine Patrol Section 1, which stretches from Kittery to Yarmouth.

Dean was officially recognized by Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher and Marine Patrol Col. Johnathan Cornish. Dean is a 10-year veteran of the Maine Marine Patrol.

Dean previously served in the Belfast-Islesboro patrol. In his new role, he will supervise four Marine Patrol officers and one boat specialist.

"Sgt. Dean has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and initiative throughout his career," said Colo. Cornish. "I am confident that he will excel in this new leadership position."