In the environs of York Harbor, noted The Times, the New Yorkers may have shown good judgment as "Leavitt has a reputation of being a crack shot with a revolver." Moreover, the fugitive Mainer was said by The Times to have been well fortified for the encounter. "Leavitt's boat is well stocked," reported The Times, "and he intends to remain on board indefinitely, or to put to sea if the New York deputies decide to pursue him again."NEW YORK AUTO DEALER FIRES ON 3 DEPUTIES, R.J. Leavitt, in York Harbor, Me., Defeats Efforts to Arrest Him, INTRENCHED ON A LAUNCH, The New York Times, May 26, 1906
