Deputy terminated after report reveals he had alcohol in his system while operating county vehicle, officials say
Michael Mazerolle (Source: RCSD)
By WIS News 10 Staff | April 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM EDT - Updated April 16 at 11:06 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A deputy with the Richland County Sheriffâs Department has been terminated for a violation of department policy, officials say.
According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Michael Mazerolle was terminated after the department received medical reports revealed a level of alcohol in his system while operating a county vehicle. Upon receiving the information, Sheriff Lott says he ordered an immediate investigation by the departmentsâ Office of Professional Standards.