For more than two decades, Warren County Sheriff Martin Edwards has made serving the local communities his responsibility. As he prepares to retire following 21 years in the position, Edwards says it’s the people and connections made along the way that he will miss most:
“There is always the camaraderie. Even hearkening back to my days as an agent, I still talk to police officers and agents that I knew and it’s been 26 years ago and yet I still talk to them because of all the shared experiences you have. So, the camaraderie, obviously. It was 26 years ago I retired from the service. I am focused right now on finishing here, that is what is in front of me. Once we step through that door, I honestly don’t know,” Martin says.
“I thank the citizens for allowing me this privilege. It has been great. It has been wonderful. I feel lucky to be honest with you. That is five different elections, but I appreciate greatly the citizens gave me that. I do appreciate the public support and I encourage that for the new sheriff,” adds Martin.
Sheriff Edwards will retire November 30th, 2026, turning the seat over to AJ Cox who was elected to the position by the voters of Warren County.
