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Incident
Sheriff Collins was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant. Sheriff Collins located the man, and another wanted man, in a field between Coalton and Jackson. The suspect told the sheriff not to come any closer and opened fire with a shotgun as the sheriff crossed over a fence. The suspect was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison. He was pardoned by Governor White on December 19, 1934. Sheriff Collins was survived by his wife and five children. His wife was appointed to fulfill his term as sheriff, becoming the first female sheriff in Ohio's history.
Survivors
Sheriff Collins was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Collins served with the Vinton County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the McArthur community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Vinton County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Fletcher is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Fletcher is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fletcher is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1925, 13 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Fletcher was 38. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38.
Fletcher was 38. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Fletcher was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 8.4% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Vinton County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Vinton County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Fletcher among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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