Reserve Deputy Sheriff Michael Don Roberts

Reserve Deputy Sheriff Michael Don Roberts

Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, September 30, 2011

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Michael Don Roberts

Reserve Deputies Mike Roberts and Tim Lowry were killed when their patrol car collided with a tractor trailer on State Highway 39, at about 6:50 pm, while serving warrants.

As they crested a hill they encountered a semi that had just made a U-turn. Their patrol car struck the duals of the trailer. Both deputies suffered massive head injuries as a result of the collision.

Deputy Roberts is survived by his wife, five children, parents, two brothers, one sister, and five grandchildren.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 357

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

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Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 30, 2020

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