Deputy Sheriff John Acres

Deputy Sheriff John Acres | Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee Deputy Sheriff John Acres | Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John Acres | Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John Acres | Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John Acres

Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, January 31, 1924

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John 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
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Deputy 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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