Line of Duty Death: Detention Deputy Charles Pugh, II
Detention Deputy Charles Pugh, II
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, August 18, 2020
BIO
Age 40
Tour 6 years
Badge 653
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause COVID19
Incident Date Saturday, July 11, 2020
Detention Deputy Charles Pugh died after contracting COVID-19 following a confirmed exposure in the Santa Rosa County Jail.
Deputy Pugh had served with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for five years and had previously served with the Florida Department fo Corrections for one year. He is survived by his wife and two children.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office
5755 East Milton Road
Milton, FL 32583
Phone: (850) 983-1100
