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Deputy Sheriff Frank John Miller | Howard County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
Howard County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

Deputy Sheriff

Frank John Miller

Howard County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

End of Watch: Friday, June 7, 1946

Biographical Info

Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 35 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: June 7, 1946
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Sheriff Frank Miller suffered a fatal heart attack after struggling with a juvenile female prisoner outside of the courthouse in Ellicott City.

The 14-year-old girl had just been sentenced in juvenile court. Deputy Miller was attempting to place her into his vehicle to transport her when she started to resist and a struggle ensued. He suffered a heart attack and died while struggle with her.

Deputy Miller had served with the Howard County Sheriff's Office for four years and had previously served with the Howard County Police Department for 31 years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.