KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WESH)—Everett Glenn Miller, the man accused of shooting Kissimmee police officers Matthew Baxter and Sam Howard, made his first appearance in court Sunday morning.
A judge ordered Miller to be held on no bond. He is charged with first-degree murder Baxter’s death. He has not been charged yet in the death of Howard.
Miller also is facing charges of resisting arrest and carrying a concealed weapon. Other charges likely will be filed.
Miller’s first appearance was held after after all other Osceola County court appearances on the schedule for Sunday.
He was escorted into the courtroom by at least six Osceola County corrections officers and was flanked by two officers when speaking with the judge.
Miller wore handcuffs and shackles during the first appearance hearing that lasted a minute and a half. When it was over, he said, “Thank you, your honor.”
Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O’Dell said Baxter and Howard were shot while checking people in an area known for drug activity.
Baxter, a three-year veteran of the department, died later in a hospital and Howard, a 10-year-veteran, was in serious condition before succumbing to his injuries Saturday afternoon.
Miller was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Friday at Roscoe’s Bar and Package on North Orange Blossom Trail. He was in possession of two guns when taken into custody, O’Dell said.
O’Dell said Miller is a former Marine who was recently Baker Acted in Osceola County.
The Baker Act allows for involuntary examination of a person when law enforcement officials have evidence that the person may have a mental illness.
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