Prev
Incident
Chief Deputy Kevin Roberts was shot and killed at his home by the target of a narcotics investigation the sheriff's office was undertaking.
The subject had gone to his home and knocked on the door at about 8:30 am on a Sunday morning. When Chief Deputy Roberts answered the door he was fatally shot by the man, who then killed himself.
Chief Deputy Roberts had served with the Greene County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. He had a total of 26 years of law enforcement experience and had previously served with the Union Point Police Department and Greensboro Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, and grandchildren.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtr1xrxazsmqavh1890mj- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Kevin. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
26 years. You could have gone home.
Chief Deputy Roberts gave the Greene County Sheriff's Office 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Greensboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Roberts.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Greene County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Kevin is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2010, 6 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 20th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 2010, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2010, 85 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 80th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kevin was 48. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kevin was 48. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kevin was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Sundays: 16.4%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Greene County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 15.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Greene County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Kevin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Greene County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
