Stockbridge Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, August 7, 1958
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Collins
Chief of Police William Collins suffered a fatal heart attack during a high-speed chase on Route 183, near the Berkshire Garden Center, in Interlaken.
The car he was chasing was being driven by two teenage escapees from the Shirley Industrial School. They had stolen gasoline in Marlboro and Great Barrington. Both were taken into custody by the state police.
Chief Collins had served with the Stockbridge Police Department for 12 years and had been chief of police for three years. He was survived by his wife, three sisters, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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View all 10 ReflectionsChief Collins, it has been 65 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.
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