Chino Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, February 1, 2000
Add to My HeroesRussell Myron Miller, Sr.
Police Officer Russell Miller was struck by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop at 1:18 a.m. on westbound Schaefer Avenue east of Central Avenue.
During the stop, Officer Miller was walking from his cruiser toward the driver of a pickup truck when the drunk driver struck him from behind, throwing him into the bed of the pickup truck. After the collision, the drunk fled the scene but was arrested a short time later after crashing into a telephone pole.
The driver of the pickup truck flagged down another passing patrol car for assistance. Officer Miller was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead approximately ten hours after the incident.
The 21-year-old suspect was charged with second-degree murder and felony hit and run. He was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run and sentenced to 15 years.
Officer Miller was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Chino Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 15 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsOfficer Miller,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 1, 2025
