Gordon Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Friday, November 24, 1978
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 1
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 24, 1978
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief of Police John Roberts suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect who had just escaped from the police department.
He had chased the man a short distance and was able to subdue him before collapsing.
Chief Roberts had served with the Gordon Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, three sisters, and brother.