Sheriff Russell W. Lee

The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Department is a small department that is located in Wellington, Texas approximately 30 miles north of Childress, Texas on US 83.  The department is headed by Sheriff Russell W. Lee and Chief Deputy Joe Stewart.

Sheriff Russell W. Lee

Was born and raised in Memphis,Texas.

Graduated High School in 1986

Member of Texas Army National Gaurd from
1986- present,  current rank of Sergeant First Class

Criminal Justice Major - Amarillo College

Graduated Phanhandle Regional Law Enforcement
Academy in 1991

Patrolman for Memphis Police Department 7/91 - 2/93

Deputy Collingsworth County S.O. 3/93

Promoted to Sergeant 5/93

Promoted to Chief Deputy 1/94

Appointed Sheriff of Collingsworth County
6/23/99