Chief of Police William J. Collins, Stockbridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Chief of Police William J. Collins

Stockbridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, August 7, 1958

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William 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

escapee, vehicle pursuit

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Chief 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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Georges Mills, NH

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