Patrolman Herbert E. Towne, Newport Police Department, Maine

Patrolman Herbert E. Towne

Newport Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Wednesday, November 18, 1964

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Herbert E. Towne

Patrolman Herbert Towne was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit on Route 100 and Route 2.

At 10:45 p.m., he attempted to pull over two vehicles- one merged onto Route 2, and another continued onto Route 95- when he lost control of his patrol car on a curve. The vehicle overturned, ejecting him.

The speeders were never apprehended.

Patrolman Towne was a United States Navy Korean War veteran and had served with the Newport Police Department for five months. He was survived by his parents and sisters.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 5 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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It has been 61 Years . I will always hold you close to my Heart. I will remember when I was your little Sister and used to follow you around the house , probably drove you nuts. But you always made me laugh and I knew you Loved me too.

Joanne Towne Perkins
Sister

November 18, 2025