Iowa State Patrol Continues Investigation Into Fremont County Collision

June 15, 2022

SIDNEY, Iowa – Iowa State Patrol Technical Accident Investigators are conducting the investigation into the collision that resulted within the dying of Fremont County Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson. 

Deputy Richardson began his regulation enforcement profession with the Auburn Police Division (Nebraska) in 2007 after which got here to the Sidney Police Division in 2011. In 2015, he grew to become a deputy with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Workplace the place he remained employed till his finish of watch on June 14, 2022.

Deputy Richardson additionally served a few years with the Sidney and Percival Fireplace Departments. Funeral preparations are being organized and the placement and date are but to be decided.

PHOTO: Fremont County Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson

ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Iowa Division of Public Security (DPS) is the biggest regulation enforcement company within the state. It consists of six divisions and several other bureaus, all working along with native, state and federal authorities companies and the non-public sector, to maintain Iowa a protected place by following our core values: management, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and safety. Divisions inside the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Legal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fireplace Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Middle, and Administrative Providers Division. The Division of Public Security is led by the Commissioner who’s appointed by the Governor.