An Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office deputy died Saturday morning after a weeks-long battle with with the coronavirus.<\/p>\n
Kyle Melancon served for more than seven years as a correctional officer and transportation officer at APSO.<\/p>\n
\"We send our condolences to his wife Rebecca, his children, his coworkers and all of those that loved him,\" said Sheriff Bobby Webre. \"Please remember his family in your prayers.\"<\/p>\n
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Melancon's career in law enforcement is part of a family legacy; his grandfather was the Chief of Police of Sorrento and his father was a retired dispatcher with APSO. His brother currently serves in the office's accreditation unit.<\/p>\n
\"We are in some very challenging times in our profession,\" Webre said. \"The health and safety of our work-family and our community is paramount. I continue to ask all of our deputies to please take all necessary precautions and use all available resources to protect themselves at work and when out in the community.\"<\/p>\n
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