A Life of Service, Remembered With Heavy Hearts.
Today, we remember Dewey Police Sgt. Robbie Hicks, an eight-year veteran of the Dewey Police Department whose life came to a heartbreaking end Monday at the police station in Dewey, Oklahoma.
Sgt. Hicks served his community through years of police work, carrying the responsibilities of his badge and the weight that came with it. His passing has left a profound sadness among those who knew him, worked beside him, and knew him as part of the Dewey community.
According to authorities, Hicks died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while a Washington County sheriff’s deputy was attempting to serve him with a protective order. He was transported to Jane Phillips Emergency Room in Bartlesville, where he later died.
Authorities have said Hicks had been under investigation for alleged criminal conduct, though details surrounding those allegations and the circumstances that led to the protective order have not been publicly disclosed. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding his death, while emphasizing that its investigation does not include the separate allegations.
Beyond the headlines and difficult circumstances surrounding his final moments, there remains a human life that was lived, a career that touched a community, and memories that will remain with those who knew him.
May Sgt. Robbie Hicks be remembered with compassion and dignity, and may those grieving his loss find strength in the days ahead. Sometimes a life ends in circumstances too painful to understand, but every life leaves behind memories that time cannot erase.
Rest in peace, Sgt. Robbie Hicks. Your story will not be forgotten. 🕊️
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