Newport Police Department, Vermont
End of Watch Wednesday, September 26, 1917
Add to My HeroesJoseph P. Manogue
Traffic Officer Joseph Manogue was shot and killed in the Newport Hotel while assisting U.S. Immigration officers taking an illegal immigrant into custody.
A struggle ensued and shots were fired. When the gunfire ended, Officer Manogue lay dying, and Immigration Officer Daniel McDermott was seriously injured. The shooter was arrested and eventually transported to the state hospital in Waterbury. A jury later found him not guilty by reason of insanity. He died in an asylum in Beauport, Quebec, on October 4, 1926.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsTraffic Officer Manogue, it has been 107 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 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Newport.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
September 26, 2024
