Roll of Honor
Casto C. Robertson
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Casto Robertson was shot and killed as he and other deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a home in Lincoln. The subject was wanted for the theft of several guns. He had been placed in custody and in the patrol car when his wife came out of the home and distracted the deputies. The man used the distraction as an opportunity to draw a .22 caliber handgun he had concealed on his person. He shot and critically wounded the other deputy and fatally shot Deputy Robertson. He then fled in his vehicle but was arrested after a high-speed pursuit. The man was convicted of Deputy Robertson's murder and died in prison serving a life sentence. Deputy Robertson was a military veteran and had served with the Washington County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Robertson gave the Washington County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fayetteville community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Casto C. Robertson served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Deputy Sheriff Casto C. Robertson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 12.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Washington County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Casto C. Robertson's cause is highlighted.
How Casto C. Robertson Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Casto C. Robertson is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Casto C. Robertson was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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