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John D. Williams (Maine)

John D. Williams (Maine)

Mugshot of John Williams that has been shared by the media.

Mugshot of John Williams that has been shared by the media.

John D. Williams is an American career criminal who has been charged for the murder of Corporal Eugene Cole in the state of Maine.

Biography

Williams was born and raised in the state of Maine. He has lived in the area of Madison for most of his life.

Criminal History

Photo of John Williams shared by the media.

Photo of John Williams shared by the media.

Williams has been in trouble with the law several times throughout his life.

In Tennessee, he faced drug and drug-related charges dating as far back as 2008 and was revived from an overdose at least once, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

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Williams was scheduled to be in that court Wednesday on charges stemming from a March 22 arrest on firearms charges after a crash on Interstate 495.

He was charged with carrying a firearm without a license, improper storage of the firearm, possession of a large-capacity feeding device and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

He was free on $10,000 bail.

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In The Media

Killing of Corporal Eugene Cole

On the morning of Wednesday, April 25th, Corporal Cole was found dead at 16 Mercer st.

The officer had an encounter John Williams in a dark road.

Williams ended up stealing the fully marked vehicle of Corporal Cole.

Williams then drove to the Cumberland Farms store, where he reportedly committed a theft.

He then fled in Cole’s cruiser.

Cole was found and taken into custody on Saturday afternoon April 28th, 2018.

He was considered a wanted man in the state and at large for several days.

References

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Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukThe Daily Mail article about John D. Williams.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:47 PM
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Citation Linksunjournal.comTh Sun Journal article about John Williams.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:48 PM
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Citation Linkcentralmaine.comThe Central Maine report about the shooting in which names John Williams as a prime suspect.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:48 PM
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Citation Linkwabi.tvTh Local news article about the arrest of John Williams after being on the run for several days.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:49 PM
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Citation Linkbangordailynews.comMid Maine news that reports the shooting and capture of Williams with full details.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:50 PM
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Citation Linkwmur.comThe local news about the shooting.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:50 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comMugshot of John Williams that has been shared by the media.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:53 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of John Williams shared by the media.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:57 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of Corporal Eugene Cole, the officer whom John Williams is alleged to have murdered.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:58 PM