Sheriff Newton Fred Collings, Union County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

Sheriff Newton Fred Collings

Union County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

End of Watch Tuesday, March 9, 1926

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Newton Fred Collings

Sheriff Collings was shot and killed after informing a homeowner that part of his land was going to be taken through imminent domain for a road construction project. As the sheriff and a U.S. Marshal, who was accompanying him, left the property the homeowner shot the sheriff with a rifle. Sheriff Collings died the following day.

The suspect was sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison on Febuary 3, 1956.

Sheriff Collings had served with the Union County Sheriff's Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, March 8, 1926
Weapon Rifle
Offender Died in prison

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A sad and not forgotten tragedy in my family's history. I remember hearing the story as a child and seeing his portrait on the wall proudly hung as to never forget his sacrifice and service. Rest in eternal peace.

Cynthia Collings Reid
Great Niece

May 31, 2025