Chief Deputy Sheriff Aaron Holmes Mills, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Chief Deputy Sheriff Aaron Holmes Mills

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, June 30, 1950

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Aaron Holmes Mills

Chief Deputy Mills was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver.

Deputy Millam and two other officers were en route to serve an arrest warrant when they noticed a vehicle driving recklessly on the highway. The officers stopped the vehicle and as they exited their patrol car, they were struck by an oncoming vehicle driven by a drunk driver. Chief Deputy Mills was transported to a local hospital where he died approximately two weeks later. The second deputy recovered from his injuries. The driver was charged with drunk driving and manslaughter.

Chief Deputy Mills had been with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.

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Age 44
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Friday, June 16, 1950
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with manslaughter

Impaired Driver

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Chief Deputy Sheriff Mills,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Monroe County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 30, 2025