Covington County Sheriff’s Office Honors Sheriff Killed in Line of Duty in 1906.

May 15th is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In honor of this day, the Covington County Sheriff’s Department recognized former Sheriff James Asaph Robertson, who was killed in the line of duty in 1906. A wreath was placed on his grave as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice he gave to this county.

The local cub scouts came as well as deputies and former county sheriffs to honor his service. Bro Chad Cummins, pastor at Evergreen Baptist Church, led and closed in prayer. Sheriff Darrell Perkins read Mr. Robertson’s history.

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SHERIFF JAMES ASAPH ROBERTSON

End of Watch Tuesday, January 30, 1906​

Sheriff James Robertson was shot and killed one mile west of Collins, Mississippi while attempting to arrest a suspect. The suspect, who was at home with his son-in-law, had been engaged in a fight earlier in the the day with a man in Collins. When Sheriff Robertson went to the suspect's home later that night to arrest him, the suspect escaped through a window and his son-on-law opened fire on Sheriff Robertson; killing him. The father-in-law was later arrested and was eventually acquitted by a jury in 1907. The son-in-law was never found. Sheriff Robertson was survived by his wife and nine children.​

BIO

• Age 45

• Tour Not available

• Badge Not available

INCIDENT DETAILS

• Cause Gunfire

• Weapon Not available

• Offender Arrested