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Corrections Sergeant dies from coronavirus
Sergeant James LaRue served in the Marine Corps and joined the Seminole County Sheriff's Office in 1999.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their sergeants who passed away due to complications from COVID-19.
Sgt. James LaRue died early Saturday. LaRue is a Marine veteran and had been with the sheriff's office since 1999.
"He was promoted to Sergeant in 2010. During his career, he received many recognitions, including a Live-Saving Award in 2017. Additionally, Sgt. LaRue served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1996."
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Sheriff Dennis Lemma stated, in-part, “Sgt. LaRue was a beloved member of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and served a majority of his career working the BPod. He was loved by his colleagues, and he was also very popular among JEPCF inmates, working closely with those inmates suffering from mental health issues.”
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The sheriff's office says it is not believed that he contracted COVID-19 while working at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. However, they are considering his passing as a Line of Duty Death.
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