Franklin County Deputy Robert Lampkin Reinstated After Felony Charge Dropped
In an official update, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Deputy Robert Lampkin, 32, will return to active duty on April 27. Lampkin had previously been demoted from sergeant and placed on unpaid administrative leave following his arrest by Pataskala police earlier this month.
The sheriff’s office stated that the decision comes after a Licking County Common Pleas Court dismissed a felony fleeing charge against Lampkin during an April 24 probable cause hearing. While he will resume duty, Lampkin remains under internal investigation and still faces misdemeanor traffic charges, including accusations of driving over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Court records reveal that on April 16, Lampkin was arrested after allegedly running a red light, failing to use a turn signal, and leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Pataskala. After reportedly crashing in a parking lot, Lampkin surrendered and informed officers of his employment with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. He claimed he panicked after realizing he was being pursued.
Deputy Lampkin, who joined the sheriff’s department in 2020, was still in his probationary period following a recent promotion to sergeant at the time of the incident. His unpaid leave officially ended on April 25.
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