Former Prairie View officer charged with official oppression after alleged unlawful, sexually charged traffic stop

Woman speaks out about traumatic incident that led to officer's arrest and dismissal from subsequent position

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A woman in Houston has accused Scott Mills, a former Prairie View police officer, of conducting an unauthorized, sexually charged traffic stop while he was outside his jurisdiction. Mills allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior and conversation, promising not to issue a ticket in exchange for personal contact. Although Mills denied the incident, he was later arrested for official oppression and dismissed from his subsequent position as a reserve deputy. The woman, who remains anonymous, hopes Mills faces accountability for his actions.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about abuse of power and misconduct by law enforcement officers, as well as the challenges victims, especially women of color, can face in seeking justice. It raises questions about oversight, accountability, and the need for stronger policies to prevent such incidents from occurring.

The details

According to the report, in June 2024, Mills, who was wearing a full uniform and driving a black SUV with "Police" written on the side, allegedly pulled the woman over unlawfully while she was stopped at a red light. Mills then engaged in a sexually charged conversation, touching the woman's lashes and neck, and asking her to expose herself in exchange for not issuing a ticket. The woman took Mills' number but later called the police. FLOCK cameras linked Mills and his vehicle to the incident, and Houston Police learned that Mills was a City of Prairie View officer but was outside his jurisdiction at the time. Mills was questioned a year later and denied remembering the incident, stating, "I don't pull people over." Since then, Mills worked as a reserve deputy at the San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office but was let go after the investigation came to light. Mills was arrested on Monday and is now charged with official oppression, a misdemeanor.

  • The incident happened in June 2024.
  • Mills was questioned about the incident a year later, in 2025.
  • Mills was arrested on Monday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Scott Mills

A 68-year-old former City of Prairie View Police officer who was charged with official oppression and is under investigation by Houston Police.

The anonymous woman

A woman in Houston who experienced the alleged unlawful, sexually charged traffic stop by former officer Scott Mills.

City of Prairie View Police

The police department that employed Scott Mills, who was dismissed in January 2025, though the police chief was not informed of the reasons.

San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office

The office that hired Scott Mills as a reserve deputy after his dismissal from the City of Prairie View Police, but later let him go after the investigation came to light.

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What they’re saying

“He's just tapping his hand like, 'Hey, pull over.' He didn't turn on his lights or anything, but I just saw 'police' on the side of the car,”

— The anonymous woman (click2houston.com)

“He was like, 'Hey, do you know why you got pulled over, young lady?' And I was like, 'No.' He was like, 'You wish it was a white cop that pulled you over today.' He asked me, 'Do you think I'm the devil or the angel?'”

— The anonymous woman (click2houston.com)

“I won't give you a ticket today, just take my number. If you take my number, talk to me on your way to work and I'll let you go,”

— Scott Mills, Former Prairie View police officer (click2houston.com)

“I'm a Black girl, and he's a Black officer, so it makes me feel bad about myself because why would a Black officer want to pull me over and harass me? You shouldn't want to do that. Out of everybody, you should want to be there for us.”

— The anonymous woman (click2houston.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Scott Mills to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to prevent abuse of power and misconduct by law enforcement officers, especially towards vulnerable communities. It underscores the importance of addressing systemic issues of bias and ensuring that all officers, regardless of their race or background, uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respect.