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Chief Deputy Sheriff Arthur Miller succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day when he and other deputies were lying in wait for four alleged bootleggers to come ashore on a skiff in McDonoughville.
Chief Deputy Miller was accompanied by the Gretna Marshal, who was his cousin, and three other deputized members. As they waited near a levee for the skiff to come ashore, one of the men opened fire, striking the marshal in both arms and Chief Deputy Miller in the stomach.
During the gunfight, one of the suspects was killed, one was wounded in the ankle, and another made an escape. Chief Deputy Miller was rushed to Charity Hospital where he succumbed to his gunshot wound shortly after midnight. The Gretna Marshal recovered from his wounds.
Two of the suspects were apprehended and identified.
Chief Deputy Miller served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for three months and was appointed to his position by the sheriff.
Survivors
Chief Deputy Miller was survived by his wife and a one-year-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Miller served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Harvey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has lost 15 officers; 12 of them killed feloniously.
Arthur is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 1 officer at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1920, 4 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Arthur was 28. Of the 12 killed feloniously at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 29.5 and 41.8; the middle age was 35.5. Arthur had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Arthur was 28. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Arthur had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Arthur was 28. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Arthur had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arthur was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Arthur had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 16.7% of these deaths at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office; January holds the most, 25%. Wednesdays: 41.7%.
November holds 9.3% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 15 deaths at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has 15 officers remembered here, Arthur among them.
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Arthur George Miller
Nov 10, 1920
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Louis Cannaliato
May 5, 1965
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Kenneth Fleming Smith
Aug 31, 1976
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Merlin Eugene Brune, Jr.
Jul 12, 1977
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Robert Edward Cochran
Jan 30, 1978
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Joanne Couzynse
Nov 9, 1983
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Kathleen Angie Briscoe
Sep 7, 1988
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Curtis William Denton, Jr.
Jan 25, 1989
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Stephen Charles Newitt, III
Jan 24, 1996
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James Lee Clarius
Oct 5, 1996
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Joshua Everett Norris
Jul 5, 2007
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David Francis Michel, Jr.
Jun 22, 2016
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Alvis Joseph West, III
Apr 3, 2020
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Stephen Christopher Arnold
May 23, 2021
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Christopher Ohlmeyer
Jan 30, 2026
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