Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, January 31, 1924
Add to My HeroesJohn Acres
Deputy John Acres was shot and killed from ambush while raiding a still seven miles from West Oneida.
Deputy Acres held a dual role of deputy sheriff of Scott County and chief of police for the town of Oneida.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Acres,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Scott County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 31, 2024
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