COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said scammers are trying to take advantage of a terrible situation.
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Foundation created an official site to collect donations for the families of the two deputies that were killed last week while serving a warrant in Marietta.
Unfortunately, there are scammers setting up a space to collect donations, saying it’s for the deputies but it is not.
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We appreciate your support of our fallen deputies. We are receiving reports of scammers attempting to take advantage of this terrible situation. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Foundation is our official site to receive donations for the families https://t.co/WZbjD2frd9
— Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (@CobbSheriff) September 12, 2022
The CCSO went on Twitter to make an announcement warning people about the scam.
They also provided the official website from the CCSO.
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The CCSO also set up a memorial in front of its visitation location in Marietta.
A memorial has been placed in front of our Visitation Center located at 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta. This memorial is open to the public to pay their respects to our fallen heroes, Deputy Ervin and Deputy Koleski. Thank you all for your continued love and support. pic.twitter.com/28uxJpvsrG
— Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (@CobbSheriff) September 11, 2022
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Cobb County sheriff’s deputies killed in the line of duty on Thursday.
Services for 38-year-old Deputy Marshall Samual Ervin, Jr. will be held on Thursday at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia, located at 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m., with services to be held immediately after.
Later last week, the two suspects responsible for the deaths of the deputies were caught.
Suspects Christopher Cook and Christopher Golden were arrested and charged.
According to jail records, Cook is not facing any charges aside from the initial theft and deception charges, although that could change as the investigation is ongoing.
Golden is charged with three counts of felony murder and three counts of aggravated assault against an officer.
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