Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Thursday, July 26, 1990
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 750
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: July 26, 1990
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Joseph Nicolle was killed on his 39th birthday when his helicopter clipped a power line and crashed. He was en route to assist sheriff's deputies eradicate a marijuana crop.
Trooper Nicolle had served with the agency for eight years and had previously served with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, parents, two brothers and a sister.