(Radio Iowa) – A southwest Iowa law officer will be remembered during a golf outing next weekend in Webster City. Austin (Melvin) Richardson of Sidney, Iowa was a deputy with the Fremont County Sheriff’s office when he died of injuries in June of 2022 as the result of an accident involving his squad car and a combine. The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association is sponsoring the golf benefit to raise funds for the family of Richardson on Saturday, July 15th.

A program will be held prior to the tournament at the Briggs Woods Golf Course to remember Richardson and his family. Several teams have been organized to help support Richardson. The golf event has been held for several years in support of Iowa law enforcement officers who have died while on duty and supporting their families.

Fremont County Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson (File photo)