Robert Allen Kline, a 51-year-old former deputy with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation into a use of force incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Kline on July 9, 2025, after it was revealed that he used excessive force while performing his duties as a law enforcement officer.
Incident Details and Investigation
The investigation was prompted by a request from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on July 7, 2025, after deputies became aware that Kline tased an individual while the person was handcuffed. According to the preliminary findings, the incident occurred on the night of July 6, 2025, around midnight. Greene County deputies had responded to a wreck and arrested a man for driving under the influence. After the arrest, Kline, while still employed as a deputy, reportedly tased the man, who was in handcuffs at the time.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
Kline was booked into the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on July 9, 2025, following his arrest. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the case to come forward. Those with tips can contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Milledgeville, submit anonymous tips online at the GBI website, or use the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
Once the investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s office for prosecution.
Contact Police Brutality Center for Legal Assistance
If you or someone you know has been impacted by police misconduct or excessive force, you may be entitled to legal compensation. The Police Brutality Center connects victims with experienced civil rights attorneys, including partners at Meirowitz & Wasserberg, who specialize in cases involving police abuse and civil rights violations.
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