Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Robbins was shot and killed while attempting to break up an argument between a man and several women in Crawfordsville.
The man fled the scene but was shot and killed by a posse.
Deputy Robbins had served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Robbins gave the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Memphis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Robbins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Edward Robbins 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 Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 6 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. James Edward Robbins's cause is highlighted.
How James Edward Robbins Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Edward Robbins is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Edward Robbins was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Crittenden County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
