Deputies say a retired Green Bay police officer died in a car crash

OCONTO COUNTY (NBC 26) – An Oconto County police officer was killed in a hit-and-run crash and a suspect has been arrested, according to deputies.

The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office said Thomas Roberts, 60, was riding an ATV on Shawano Line Road at Nelson Road in the town of Gillett before 7 p.m. Friday when he was struck by an SUV. Despite life-saving measures, Roberts died from his injuries.

Deputies said the SUV was driven by Obilio Thomas Sargento Robrelo, 32, of the town of Gillett.

Oconto Co., fatal hit and run suspect.jpg — Authorities arrested 32-year-old Obilio Thomas Sargento Robrelo in Arkansas in connection with a fatal crash in Oconto County.

Deputies said Robrelo fled after the crash. He was eventually located and arrested at a hotel in Jacksonville, Arkansas, where he awaits extradition to Oconto County.

Deputies said they will provide more information when it becomes available.

Green Bay police say Roberts served with the department from 2000 to 2018. In response to Roberts’ death, police posted a Facebook post that said in part: “Tom held his brothers and sisters in blue close to his heart and his dedication the service was truly inspiring.”