Deputy Sheriff Robert Griffin
Decatur County Sheriff's Office
Georgia
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: SO22

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Robert Griffin was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call involving a juvenile threatening suicide at approximately 9:30 am. His patrol car left the roadway on Brinson Airbase Road and struck a large tree on the vehicle's driver's side.

A passing motorist called 911 to report the accident. Deputy Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputy Griffin was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office for 3 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and mother.

Agency Contact Information
Decatur County Sheriff's Office
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817

Phone: (229) 248-3044

Please contact the Decatur County Sheriff's Office for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.