Deputy Sheriff David Jerome Rancourt, Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, Maine

Deputy Sheriff David Jerome Rancourt

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, Maine

End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 2006

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David Jerome Rancourt

Deputy Sheriff David Rancourt suffered a fatal heart attack while diving in the Androscoggin River off the Veteran's Memorial Bridge.

He was searching for evidence in a criminal case when he resurfaced during the dive and indicated that he needed assistance. He was transported to Central Maine Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Deputy Rancourt was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran of the Gulf War and the War on Terrorism. He had served with the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and was a member of the agency's Dive Team and Hazardous Materials Response Team. He is survived by his expectant wife and young son.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 10 years
Badge 15
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Deputy Rancourt, it has been 18 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 10 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Androscoggin County.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 4, 2024