PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A member of the Pickaway County Sheriff’s office was awarded a life-saving award on Tuesday.
Lieutenant John Strawser was given the award by the Paint Valley ADAMH Board. As the 2021 Community Champion, Strawser went above and beyond his training, the board said.
“Quite frankly, he not only saved a life, but saved our community turmoil and unnecessary use of force against a person with a mental illness,” said public relations officer Melinda Sheets. “Simply outstanding work and it needs to be recognized.”