Master Deputy Brandon S. Collins, 44, of Olathe, KS died Sunday Sept. 11, 2016.
Brandon was born on December 13, 1971, in Drumright, OK. He grew up in Oilton, Ok where he attended both elementary and junior high school. Brandon attended Glencoe High School where he competed in school athletics. After graduating in 1995, he attended Northern Oklahoma College and later Oklahoma State University. Brandon began his law enforcement career at Tulsa County, OK Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff.
On October 21st of 1995, Brandon married Traci Shenold and moved to Olathe, Kansas where they raised their two daughters. He began working with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. His assignments included detention, special investigations division, DEA task force officer, court security, and patrol. He was an avid OU fan. He enjoyed attending sporting events, including a yearly trip to the College World Series. He always had a love of music, was a fan of local bands and even taught himself to play the guitar. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents William Heber Collins and Marcine Lavay Collins. Materal grandparents Lyle Walter Lauener and Mildred Evo Lauener, and his brother Dustin Lee Collins.
He is survived by his wife Traci Dawn Collins of 20 years, daughters Ashlee Grace and Lily Rose. Father William Richard Collins and Iradith LeVonn Collins. Mother Jana Rene Ostrander and Tracy Patrick Ostrander. Brothers William Travis Collins, and Kyle Gage Collins. And sister Lindsay Denea Hood as well as several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Deputy Brandon Collins Memorial fund in care of any Mainstreet Credit Union.
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MASTER DEPUTY BRANDON S. COLLINS Master Deputy Brandon S. Collins, 44, Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 14, at College Church of the Nazarene Olathe. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., at College Church. Inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Oilton, Okla. To view his obituary please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Sept. 13, 2016
Just hours after celebrating his daughter’s fourth birthday, a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy with nearly 21 years on the job died in a fiery crash early Sunday when a suspected drunken driver slammed the rear of his patrol car while the officer conducted a traffic stop.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins had pulled over a vehicle about 1:30 a.m. on northbound U.S. 69 near West 143rd Street, according to Darla Jaye, public information officer for the sheriff’s office.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins
Master Deputy Brandon Collins Johnson County Sheriff’s Department
Within minutes of the stop, a pickup truck slammed into the back of the patrol car, engulfing it in flames. The sound of the impact woke up nearby residents with what some said sounded as loud as thunder.
The driver of the truck ran from the scene. Police dogs brought to the area captured a suspect a short time later. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Collins, 45, would have celebrated his 21st anniversary with the department next month, Jaye said. He’s married and has two daughters.
“He was very much loved,” Jaye said. “He’s worked in several different areas of the sheriff’s office over the years. …
“He was kind, fair and funny,” she said. “He never met anyone who didn’t become a quick friend.”
Over the years, Collins worked detention, narcotics and most recently the uniformed patrol division, which was described as a very tight-knit group.
“Brandon was a very vibrant type of person,” said Johnson County Sheriff Frank Denning. “He didn’t know a stranger and a stranger got to know him fairly well.”
Collins had a great family, Denning said, and he was dedicated to his law enforcement work.
“He was one of those guys you just liked to be around, whether he was a personal friend or a professional friend,” Denning said. “For me, he was just an outstanding deputy sheriff. His job, his life, his family — all of those things were first. That’s the hardest part this morning.”
Denning attended a First Responder’s Day Sunday morning at the College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. The church held a ceremony to honor those serving the community and the nation in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They honored Collins during the ceremony.
“The significance of all this is that he was out doing his job as a first responder this morning,” Denning said. “We were here today not knowing that we would be celebrating his life as well and being recognized as a first responder for his contributions to the community.”
The church honored Collins with its first memorial coins. Olathe had also declared Sunday as First Responder Appreciation Day. The coin and proclamation were being passed on to Collins’ family.
Collins is the third Kansas City area law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty this year. Kansas City, Kan., police Capt. Robert Melton was fatally shot on July 18 and Detective Brad Lancaster was fatally shot on May 9.
Police closed U.S. 69 in both directions while they investigated the crash.
Flags at the Johnson County Sheriff’s office were lowered to half staff on Sunday. Law enforcement throughout the area offered their condolences, including through tweets.
Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, and members of the JoCo S.O. and surrounding departments.
Brandon was born on December 13, 1971, in Drumright, OK. He grew up in Oilton, Ok where he attended both elementary and junior high school. Brandon attended Glencoe High School where he competed in school athletics. After graduating in 1995, he attended Northern Oklahoma College and later Oklahoma State University. Brandon began his law enforcement career at Tulsa County, OK Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff.
On October 21st of 1995, Brandon married Traci Shenold and moved to Olathe, Kansas where they raised their two daughters. He began working with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. His assignments included detention, special investigations division, DEA task force officer, court security, and patrol. He was an avid OU fan. He enjoyed attending sporting events, including a yearly trip to the College World Series. He always had a love of music, was a fan of local bands and even taught himself to play the guitar. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents William Heber Collins and Marcine Lavay Collins. Materal grandparents Lyle Walter Lauener and Mildred Evo Lauener, and his brother Dustin Lee Collins.
He is survived by his wife Traci Dawn Collins of 20 years, daughters Ashlee Grace and Lily Rose. Father William Richard Collins and Iradith LeVonn Collins. Mother Jana Rene Ostrander and Tracy Patrick Ostrander. Brothers William Travis Collins, and Kyle Gage Collins. And sister Lindsay Denea Hood as well as several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Deputy Brandon Collins Memorial fund in care of any Mainstreet Credit Union.
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MASTER DEPUTY BRANDON S. COLLINS Master Deputy Brandon S. Collins, 44, Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 14, at College Church of the Nazarene Olathe. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., at College Church. Inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Oilton, Okla. To view his obituary please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Sept. 13, 2016
Just hours after celebrating his daughter’s fourth birthday, a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy with nearly 21 years on the job died in a fiery crash early Sunday when a suspected drunken driver slammed the rear of his patrol car while the officer conducted a traffic stop.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins had pulled over a vehicle about 1:30 a.m. on northbound U.S. 69 near West 143rd Street, according to Darla Jaye, public information officer for the sheriff’s office.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins
Master Deputy Brandon Collins Johnson County Sheriff’s Department
Within minutes of the stop, a pickup truck slammed into the back of the patrol car, engulfing it in flames. The sound of the impact woke up nearby residents with what some said sounded as loud as thunder.
The driver of the truck ran from the scene. Police dogs brought to the area captured a suspect a short time later. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Collins, 45, would have celebrated his 21st anniversary with the department next month, Jaye said. He’s married and has two daughters.
“He was very much loved,” Jaye said. “He’s worked in several different areas of the sheriff’s office over the years. …
“He was kind, fair and funny,” she said. “He never met anyone who didn’t become a quick friend.”
Over the years, Collins worked detention, narcotics and most recently the uniformed patrol division, which was described as a very tight-knit group.
“Brandon was a very vibrant type of person,” said Johnson County Sheriff Frank Denning. “He didn’t know a stranger and a stranger got to know him fairly well.”
Collins had a great family, Denning said, and he was dedicated to his law enforcement work.
“He was one of those guys you just liked to be around, whether he was a personal friend or a professional friend,” Denning said. “For me, he was just an outstanding deputy sheriff. His job, his life, his family — all of those things were first. That’s the hardest part this morning.”
Denning attended a First Responder’s Day Sunday morning at the College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. The church held a ceremony to honor those serving the community and the nation in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They honored Collins during the ceremony.
“The significance of all this is that he was out doing his job as a first responder this morning,” Denning said. “We were here today not knowing that we would be celebrating his life as well and being recognized as a first responder for his contributions to the community.”
The church honored Collins with its first memorial coins. Olathe had also declared Sunday as First Responder Appreciation Day. The coin and proclamation were being passed on to Collins’ family.
Collins is the third Kansas City area law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty this year. Kansas City, Kan., police Capt. Robert Melton was fatally shot on July 18 and Detective Brad Lancaster was fatally shot on May 9.
Police closed U.S. 69 in both directions while they investigated the crash.
Flags at the Johnson County Sheriff’s office were lowered to half staff on Sunday. Law enforcement throughout the area offered their condolences, including through tweets.
Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, and members of the JoCo S.O. and surrounding departments.
Master Deputy Brandon S. Collins, 44, of Olathe, KS died Sunday Sept. 11, 2016.
Brandon was born on December 13, 1971, in Drumright, OK. He grew up in Oilton, Ok where he attended both elementary and junior high school. Brandon attended Glencoe High School where he competed in school athletics. After graduating in 1995, he attended Northern Oklahoma College and later Oklahoma State University. Brandon began his law enforcement career at Tulsa County, OK Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff.
On October 21st of 1995, Brandon married Traci Shenold and moved to Olathe, Kansas where they raised their two daughters. He began working with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. His assignments included detention, special investigations division, DEA task force officer, court security, and patrol. He was an avid OU fan. He enjoyed attending sporting events, including a yearly trip to the College World Series. He always had a love of music, was a fan of local bands and even taught himself to play the guitar. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents William Heber Collins and Marcine Lavay Collins. Materal grandparents Lyle Walter Lauener and Mildred Evo Lauener, and his brother Dustin Lee Collins.
He is survived by his wife Traci Dawn Collins of 20 years, daughters Ashlee Grace and Lily Rose. Father William Richard Collins and Iradith LeVonn Collins. Mother Jana Rene Ostrander and Tracy Patrick Ostrander. Brothers William Travis Collins, and Kyle Gage Collins. And sister Lindsay Denea Hood as well as several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Deputy Brandon Collins Memorial fund in care of any Mainstreet Credit Union.
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MASTER DEPUTY BRANDON S. COLLINS Master Deputy Brandon S. Collins, 44, Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 14, at College Church of the Nazarene Olathe. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., at College Church. Inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Oilton, Okla. To view his obituary please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Sept. 13, 2016
Just hours after celebrating his daughter’s fourth birthday, a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy with nearly 21 years on the job died in a fiery crash early Sunday when a suspected drunken driver slammed the rear of his patrol car while the officer conducted a traffic stop.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins had pulled over a vehicle about 1:30 a.m. on northbound U.S. 69 near West 143rd Street, according to Darla Jaye, public information officer for the sheriff’s office.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins
Master Deputy Brandon Collins Johnson County Sheriff’s Department
Within minutes of the stop, a pickup truck slammed into the back of the patrol car, engulfing it in flames. The sound of the impact woke up nearby residents with what some said sounded as loud as thunder.
The driver of the truck ran from the scene. Police dogs brought to the area captured a suspect a short time later. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Collins, 45, would have celebrated his 21st anniversary with the department next month, Jaye said. He’s married and has two daughters.
“He was very much loved,” Jaye said. “He’s worked in several different areas of the sheriff’s office over the years. …
“He was kind, fair and funny,” she said. “He never met anyone who didn’t become a quick friend.”
Over the years, Collins worked detention, narcotics and most recently the uniformed patrol division, which was described as a very tight-knit group.
“Brandon was a very vibrant type of person,” said Johnson County Sheriff Frank Denning. “He didn’t know a stranger and a stranger got to know him fairly well.”
Collins had a great family, Denning said, and he was dedicated to his law enforcement work.
“He was one of those guys you just liked to be around, whether he was a personal friend or a professional friend,” Denning said. “For me, he was just an outstanding deputy sheriff. His job, his life, his family — all of those things were first. That’s the hardest part this morning.”
Denning attended a First Responder’s Day Sunday morning at the College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. The church held a ceremony to honor those serving the community and the nation in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They honored Collins during the ceremony.
“The significance of all this is that he was out doing his job as a first responder this morning,” Denning said. “We were here today not knowing that we would be celebrating his life as well and being recognized as a first responder for his contributions to the community.”
The church honored Collins with its first memorial coins. Olathe had also declared Sunday as First Responder Appreciation Day. The coin and proclamation were being passed on to Collins’ family.
Collins is the third Kansas City area law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty this year. Kansas City, Kan., police Capt. Robert Melton was fatally shot on July 18 and Detective Brad Lancaster was fatally shot on May 9.
Police closed U.S. 69 in both directions while they investigated the crash.
Flags at the Johnson County Sheriff’s office were lowered to half staff on Sunday. Law enforcement throughout the area offered their condolences, including through tweets.
Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, and members of the JoCo S.O. and surrounding departments.
Brandon was born on December 13, 1971, in Drumright, OK. He grew up in Oilton, Ok where he attended both elementary and junior high school. Brandon attended Glencoe High School where he competed in school athletics. After graduating in 1995, he attended Northern Oklahoma College and later Oklahoma State University. Brandon began his law enforcement career at Tulsa County, OK Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff.
On October 21st of 1995, Brandon married Traci Shenold and moved to Olathe, Kansas where they raised their two daughters. He began working with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. His assignments included detention, special investigations division, DEA task force officer, court security, and patrol. He was an avid OU fan. He enjoyed attending sporting events, including a yearly trip to the College World Series. He always had a love of music, was a fan of local bands and even taught himself to play the guitar. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents William Heber Collins and Marcine Lavay Collins. Materal grandparents Lyle Walter Lauener and Mildred Evo Lauener, and his brother Dustin Lee Collins.
He is survived by his wife Traci Dawn Collins of 20 years, daughters Ashlee Grace and Lily Rose. Father William Richard Collins and Iradith LeVonn Collins. Mother Jana Rene Ostrander and Tracy Patrick Ostrander. Brothers William Travis Collins, and Kyle Gage Collins. And sister Lindsay Denea Hood as well as several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Deputy Brandon Collins Memorial fund in care of any Mainstreet Credit Union.
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MASTER DEPUTY BRANDON S. COLLINS Master Deputy Brandon S. Collins, 44, Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 14, at College Church of the Nazarene Olathe. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., at College Church. Inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Oilton, Okla. To view his obituary please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Sept. 13, 2016
Just hours after celebrating his daughter’s fourth birthday, a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy with nearly 21 years on the job died in a fiery crash early Sunday when a suspected drunken driver slammed the rear of his patrol car while the officer conducted a traffic stop.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins had pulled over a vehicle about 1:30 a.m. on northbound U.S. 69 near West 143rd Street, according to Darla Jaye, public information officer for the sheriff’s office.
Master Deputy Brandon Collins
Master Deputy Brandon Collins Johnson County Sheriff’s Department
Within minutes of the stop, a pickup truck slammed into the back of the patrol car, engulfing it in flames. The sound of the impact woke up nearby residents with what some said sounded as loud as thunder.
The driver of the truck ran from the scene. Police dogs brought to the area captured a suspect a short time later. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Collins, 45, would have celebrated his 21st anniversary with the department next month, Jaye said. He’s married and has two daughters.
“He was very much loved,” Jaye said. “He’s worked in several different areas of the sheriff’s office over the years. …
“He was kind, fair and funny,” she said. “He never met anyone who didn’t become a quick friend.”
Over the years, Collins worked detention, narcotics and most recently the uniformed patrol division, which was described as a very tight-knit group.
“Brandon was a very vibrant type of person,” said Johnson County Sheriff Frank Denning. “He didn’t know a stranger and a stranger got to know him fairly well.”
Collins had a great family, Denning said, and he was dedicated to his law enforcement work.
“He was one of those guys you just liked to be around, whether he was a personal friend or a professional friend,” Denning said. “For me, he was just an outstanding deputy sheriff. His job, his life, his family — all of those things were first. That’s the hardest part this morning.”
Denning attended a First Responder’s Day Sunday morning at the College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. The church held a ceremony to honor those serving the community and the nation in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They honored Collins during the ceremony.
“The significance of all this is that he was out doing his job as a first responder this morning,” Denning said. “We were here today not knowing that we would be celebrating his life as well and being recognized as a first responder for his contributions to the community.”
The church honored Collins with its first memorial coins. Olathe had also declared Sunday as First Responder Appreciation Day. The coin and proclamation were being passed on to Collins’ family.
Collins is the third Kansas City area law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty this year. Kansas City, Kan., police Capt. Robert Melton was fatally shot on July 18 and Detective Brad Lancaster was fatally shot on May 9.
Police closed U.S. 69 in both directions while they investigated the crash.
Flags at the Johnson County Sheriff’s office were lowered to half staff on Sunday. Law enforcement throughout the area offered their condolences, including through tweets.
Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, and members of the JoCo S.O. and surrounding departments.
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