Miller Caught With Rifle Near Cahto | Eureka News

Eureka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

The manhunt for Benjamin Austin Miller ended with a dramatic takedown near the Cahto Reservation—deputies snuck up on him in a creek, subdued him after a brief struggle, and found a rifle on him. Now booked for old warrants plus new charges for illegal firearm possession, Miller was trying to hide in familiar territory after being released just days prior. A local resident disarmed him before he fled. The sheriff had warned the public not to approach him, and this high-stakes chase involved drones and coordinated efforts as residents were kept informed. Miller’s run is over—for now. Listen in…