Decatur County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, May 1, 2008
Add to My HeroesRobert Armand Griffin
Deputy Sheriff Robert Griffin was killed in an automobile crash 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 crash. 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 three years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and mother.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 3 years
- Badge SO22
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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