Died in jail or a lockup
Ronald Ernest Milles
Ronald Ernest Milles, 67, died on February 19, 2026, while in the custody of the Potter County Jail in Texas. According to a custodial death report filed with the Texas Office of the Attorney General, he had been in hospital care for several months for medical problems, his condition worsened, and he died of pneumonia. The report also states that he was restrained with leg shackles.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Office of the Attorney General's custodial death report says he died of pneumonia after months of hospital care for medical issues.
Reported by: Office of the Attorney General custodial death report (outside investigators).