09/15/2026
RIP Poncho. 🙏
NEVER FORGET - Captain Charlie Scavuzzo passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, from a sudden heart attack—just days after Hurricane Irma’s devastating winds, storm surge, and relentless rain swept through our community on September 10, 2017.
In the days leading up to his passing, Captain Scavuzzo worked tirelessly, ensuring both our community and agency were prepared to withstand the storm and recover in its aftermath. Remarkably, just before Irma’s impact, he also led a team of detectives in a homicide investigation, a responsibility that added to the already immense demands of the moment.
Charlie was deeply devoted to his family and his career. Over the course of 28 years in law enforcement, including 24 years with our agency, he exemplified commitment, leadership, and service. His distinguished career included assignments in criminal investigations, professional standards, special investigations, street crimes, uniformed patrol, and the Criminal Investigations Division. At the time of his passing, Captain Scavuzzo was proudly serving as the commander of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Captain Charlie Scavuzzo’s life and career stand as a testament to his unwavering dedication to protecting and serving others. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched, the colleagues he mentored, and the community he faithfully served.
