On September 11, 2016 at approximately 1:30am Master Deputy Brandon Collins was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while he conducted a traffic stop. He had re-entered his vehicle when a pickup truck struck it from behind. The suspect fled from the scene and was apprehended a short time later. Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Master Deputy Collins was a 20 year veteran on the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. RIP Master Deputy Collins. Thank you for your service!
On July 19, 2016 Captain Dave Melton was shot to death while encountering one of the suspects who fled from officers. One suspect was apprehended immediately, the other was later taken in to custody. Captain Melton was a veteran of the Kansas National Guard. RIP Captain Melton. Thank you for your service!
On May 10, 2016 Detective Brad Lancaster was shot to death while assisting officers on a suspicious person call. The suspect fled from officers and was tracked down by Detective Lancaster in a nearby field. The suspect opened fire and was able to flee the scene before being apprehended. He was later located after attempting to carjack a citizen in a nearby city. Detective Lancaster was a US Air Force veteran. RIP Detective Lancaster. Thank you for your service!
To all my friends in blue, I am thinking of you. Thank you for your service! Please be safe out there!
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