Deputy Sheriff John Acres

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

Scott County Sheriff's Department, 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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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 31, 2012

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