Sheriff Robert Daniel Rodgers, Wilcox County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Sheriff Robert Daniel Rodgers

Wilcox County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Robert Daniel Rodgers

Sheriff Robert Rodgers was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to a domestic call at 4:09 p.m.

He was traveling on Highway 233 when his patrol vehicle left the roadway near Matthews Road. He struck a tree, and the impact overturned his vehicle on the driver's side. Sheriff Rodgers died at the scene.

Sheriff Rodgers was elected Sheriff in 2016 and was serving his second term with the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office. He had previously served with the Crips County Sheriff's Department for four years and the Twiggs County Sheriff's Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, four brothers, and a granddaughter.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 22 years
Badge Wilcox 1

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

domestic, emergency response, single vehicle crash

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Sheriff Rodgers,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wilcox County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 29, 2024