Maine detective sues gun-maker, says he was shot by his holstered service weapon

Somerset County Sheriff's Deputy David Cole says he is one of many law enforcement officers and civilians injured by a defective handgun sold by New Hampshire gun-maker Sig Sauer.

Maine lawmakers weigh bill to increase first responder death benefit

Two Maine firefighters and 2 police officers have died in the line of duty since 2018, prompting a proposal to raise the state death benefit for survivors from $50,000 to $75,000.

He was high when he killed a sheriff’s deputy. Jury will decide whether it was murder.

Experts trade testimony about how drugs affected John D. Williams' state of mind at the time he shot Cpl. Eugene Cole. The defendant says he will not testify.

Cpl. Eugene Cole honored at annual officers’ memorial observance in Augusta

Law enforcement personnel turned out Thursday for the event that unveiled Somerset County Sheriff's Cpl. Eugene Cole's name as the 86th to be included on the memorial.

Moment of silence, food drive mark one year after shooting of Cpl. Eugene Cole in Norridgewock

"Cpl. Cole was an inspiration to many and will never be forgotten," a dispatcher said over the radio Thursday afternoon.

Hockey game pays tribute to slain officer

Legislature passes bill calling for naming Norridgewock bridge for Cpl. Eugene Cole

National police organization raises money in Cole's memory

Proud, sad crowd salutes Cpl. Eugene Cole