Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Acres served with the Scott County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Acres.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John Acres is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Scott County Sheriff's Office, 8 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Acres's cause is highlighted.
How John Acres Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Acres is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Acres was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Scott County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
