Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, March 7, 2026
Add to My HeroesKaleb Mitchell
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell was killed in a vehicle crash in the 7400 block of Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Road around 6:00 a.m.
A driver was traveling south on Highway 311 at over 100 mph in a 55 mph zone when he crossed the dividing line, colliding with Deputy Mitchell. Deputy Mitchell was pronounced deceased after being transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
The 19-year-old driver was charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving, speeding, and driving left of center.
Deputy Mitchell had served with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for about a year and a half and previously served with the King Police Department. Survivors include his expectant wife, 2-year-old child, parents, and four siblings. His brother also serves with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charged
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View all 63 ReflectionsOn behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Kaleb Mitchell. Please know we are eternally grateful for Kaleb’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for Kaleb’s partner and fellow deputies. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Kaleb Mitchell’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Kaleb.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
March 13, 2026
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