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.
RCSD deputy in serious condition after crash
RCSD deputy in serious condition after crash By Laurel Mallory | April 1, 2021 at 1:52 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 7:03 PM
IRMO, S.C. (WIS) - A deputy is fighting for his life in the hospital after a crash in Richland County on Thursday morning, officials said.
It was a single-car crash near Koon Road in Irmo.
Crews rushed Sgt. Michael Mazerolle to the hospital, where he is in serious condition.
Officials have not said what caused the crash.
Sgt. Mazerolle has served with RCSD for 20 years.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.
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