Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, September 20, 2020
Add to My HeroesCharles Edward Norton
Sergeant Charles Norton died after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a presumed exposure while on duty.
Sergeant Norton had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, two grandchildren, and two sisters.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
Most Recent Reflection
View all 71 ReflectionsPops mane! I still can't accept this at all! I have no one to talk to like we talked while we both were on duty. Nothing is the same anymore
Senior Officer Eric Norton
DOJ/SOn
March 11, 2021
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