Corporal Eugene Philip Cole, Somerset County Sheriff's Office, Maine

Corporal Eugene Philip Cole

Somerset County Sheriff's Office, Maine

End of Watch Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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Eugene Philip Cole

Corporal Eugene Cole was shot and killed along Route 2, in Norridgewock, by a suspect who was out on bond for a previous weapons charge.

The suspect shot Corporal Cole and then stole his fully-marked patrol car between 1:00 am and 2:00 am. He drove the cruiser to a nearby store and robbed it before fleeing again. He then abandoned the patrol car nearby and fled on foot. After a four-day manhunt in the area, the 29-year-old suspect was apprehended.

In 2019, the suspect was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Corporal Cole was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife of 41 years and four sons, one of whom also serves with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

The Route 201A bridge over the Kennebec River was renamed the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Bridge.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 13 years
Badge 1312
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Life sentence

narcotics, robbery

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Traveling through maine and just crossed the Corporal Eugene Cole Bridge.

Wanted to share my condolences to the town and to his family and friends. And to his community who lost a steadfast protector.

As a volunteer with the Family of the Fallen - USO at PHL , I have the honor of escorting family members from philadelphia international airport to Dover AFB when a military member is lost over seas.

It is a mission we deliver with respect and care.

Good Bless the Brave.

Lisa Quanci
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August 18, 2024