Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Reardon was struck in the head with a rock by a 20 year old suspect he had arrested for public intoxication near the East Millinocket jail. Prior to losing consciousness, Patrolman Reardon managed to lock the suspect in a cell. Patrolman Reardon died three days later from the injury.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 3 to 6 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reardon served with the East Millinocket Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the East Millinocket community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reardon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Thaxter M. Reardon is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In ME, 43 of 102 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.2% of this state's fallen. That is 12 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thaxter M. Reardon's cause is highlighted.
How Thaxter M. Reardon Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 6 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thaxter M. Reardon is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thaxter M. Reardon was killed by blunt object; rock.