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Resided:
NH, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jun. 17, 1956
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 52 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Colebrook Police Dept.
NH
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
10 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NH
USA
Sun. Jun. 17, 1956
Summary:
Chief Fred T. Towle suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public.
Chief Towle was off duty at the time and walking down main street with his teenager daughter when he observed the intoxicated man in a vehicle on Main Street. After removing the man from the car to arrest him a struggle ensued. During the struggle, Chief Towle collapsed.
Chief Towle had served with the agency for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.