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Russell Myron Miller Sr.
- Feb. 01, 2000 -
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| Resided: |
Loma Linda (San Bernardino County)
CA, USA
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| Born: | Dec. 27, 1948 |
| Fallen: | Feb. 01, 2000 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 51 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Chino Police Dept. - CA
5450 Guardian Way
Chino, CA
91710 USA
(909)334-3000 |
| County: | San Bernardino |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Officer |
| Sworn Date: | 2/1988 |
| FBI Class: | Crash |
| Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
12 years
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| Bio: As a young man, Russ Miller served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Admiral's staff and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He completed his six year tour of duty as a 2nd Class Petty Officer.
In 1987 at 38 years of age, Russ became a Chino Police Officer. He was a member of Class 90 of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Police Academy, graduating February 5, 1988.
Russ was an avid horseman and a member of the Chino Police Department Mounted Enforcement Team. He was also a Field Training Officer for many years, teaching, molding and shaping young officers.
On February 1, 2000, Russ was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Russ' professionalism and love for his career profoundly impacted the lives of the many young officers that he trained. He was a 'Cop's Cop' and admired by all who worked with him. He was a great asset to the Chino Police Department and the community.
He is greatly missed by all who knew him. He will never be forgotten by those who he touched. |
| Survived by: |
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Melissa and Sarah - Daughter
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
Chino,
CA
USA
Tue. Feb. 01, 2000
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| Summary: |
Officer Russell Miller was struck by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop in the early morning hours.
During the stop, Officer Miller was walking from his cruiser towards 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.
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| Disposition: |
The suspect was charged with second-degree murder and felony hit and run. |
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Last Updated: May. 19, 2020 |
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