Miller County Chief Deputy Tommy Hollin, whose tenure was plagued by a series of mishaps, including inmate escapes, resigned effective Friday.

A message on his county-issued cell phone announced his departure.

“I no longer work at the sheriff’s office. I wanted to leave a message. If anyone needs to get in touch with me, call my home phone,” the cell phone message said.

When contacted by the Gazette at his home Friday, Hollin gave few details about his resignation.

“Friday was my last day. I don’t want to comment now,” he said. “I will go back to...

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