Colleton County deputy who died from COVID remembered at memorial service Sgt. Edward Marcurella, 55, died on Jan. 16 after a short and strong-willed battle against the coronavirus, according to his obituary. (Source: Colleton County Sheriff s Office) By Patrick Phillips | January 23, 2021 at 7:24 PM EST - Updated January 24 at 11:54 AM
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - Law enforcement officers across the state joined family, friends and colleagues of a fallen Colleton County detective at his memorial service Saturday afternoon.
Sgt. Edward Marcurella, 55, died on Jan. 16 after “a short and strong-willed battle against the coronavirus,” according to his obituary.
Family and friends gathered at Colleton County High School to pay their final respects to him.
Colleton County deputy talks about colleague who died from COVID-19
VIDEO: Colleton County deputy talks about colleague who died from COVID-19 By Lillian Donahue | January 21, 2021 at 2:31 PM EST - Updated January 21 at 4:37 PM
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Following the death of a lead investigator within the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office from the coronavirus, longtime colleagues say his dedication to the job will be irreplaceable, while also reflecting on the continued dangers of COVID among first responders.
On Saturday, Detective Sgt. Edward Marcurella died after a short battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Colleton County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Chapman said Marcurella was passionate and extremely active in fighting human trafficking and crimes against children.
Colleton County detective dies after catching COVID-19 Detective Sargent Edward Marcurella (Source: Colleton County Sheriff s Office) By Riley Bean | January 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 6:31 AM
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Colleton County Sheriffâs Office says one of their detectives has died after contracting COVID-19.
Detective Sargent Edward Marcurella died at 10:21 p.m. Saturday after a short battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia, the CCSO said in a statement.
Marcurella had spent 35 years as a first responder and deputies say his âselflessness, integrity and dedication to serve and protect the community were immeasurable.â
The CCSO says Marcurella was an avid member of the Lowcountry Human Trafficking and Internet Crimes Against Children task forces.
Deputies arrest man after high-speed chase Marcus Ray Goins (Source: Colleton County Sheriff s Office) By Riley Bean | December 10, 2020 at 9:29 AM EST - Updated December 10 at 9:29 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Colleton County Sheriffâs Office says they have arrested a man after a six-and-a-half mile chase in a stolen vehicle.
Deputies say they have arrested Marcus Ray Goins, 27, for possession of a stolen vehicle, failure to stop for blue lights, driving under suspension and driving under the influence.
In addition to these charges, deputies say Goins was out on bond for a number of other charges including domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, carjacking with great bodily harm and assault of a high and aggravated nature.