A detective with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s office has died
Rex Emrick, 70, of Williamsport, died on Tuesday. He was employed as a deputy with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s office where he was serving as a detective.
Emrick began his distinguished career in 1974 with the Mount Sterling Police Department. In 1976, he was hired at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy. In March 1994, Emrick was promoted to the Detective Bureau.
In Emrick’s 46-year career he received many awards and accommodations for his hard work. Some of the awards include the 1978 Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association Commendation Award, 1994 Law Enforcement Excellence Award by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1996-1997 Ohio Auto Theft Investigator of The Year, 2001 VFW Post #331 Circleville Officer Of The Year, 2008 The Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association for Outstanding Performance of Duty, 2012 Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officer of The Year and The 32nd Degree Masons Valley of Columbus and Pickaway County Scottish Rite Association Community Service Award.
Emrick served under 3 Sheriffs in Pickaway County: Sheriff Dwight E. Radcliff, Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff, and Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey.
Funeral arrangements are pending.