HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A long-time member of the Princeton Police Department has passed away.
Bennie Coomer died on Wednesday. He was 98 years old. According to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Coomer served 50 years at the Princeton Police Department.
He was sworn in 1956. Coomer served as an officer, chief of police from 1976-1979 and assistant chief of police from 1980 until his retirement. He is also the father of Sergeant Tim Coomer who currently serves with the sheriff’s office…