Somerset County Sheriff's Office, Maine
End of Watch Tuesday, December 28, 1999
Add to My HeroesCharles Richard Baker, Sr.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Baker was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to an assistance call.
He was en route to back up a Maine State Police trooper when he lost control of his patrol car, and it flipped over on Route 2 in Palmyra. He was ejected from the cruiser and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputy Baker was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 1314
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Baker,
On today the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Cold War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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United States Border Patrol(Retired)
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