Sheriff E. Wayne Risner

Sheriff Risner was a member of the US Army from 1968-1990. In 1990, he joined the Ashland County Sheriff's Office as a corrections officer and shift supervisor. He has also been a patrol officer, 9-1-1 coordinator, new jail project coordinator, Director of Communications, and Chief Deputy. Sheriff Risner was first elected Sheriff of Ashland County in November of 2000. Sheriff Risner also curently serves as President of the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association for 2013.

The Sheriff and his wife, Pam, have seven children and 15 grandchildren. His hobbies include woodworking, walking and sports.

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Chief Deputy Roger L. Martin

Roger Martin started with the Ashland County Sheriff's Office in 1976 as an enforcement officer. In 1979, he joined the Detective Bureau. He was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 1982. In 1991, he received a promotion to Captain of the Detective Bureau. In January of 2001, he was promoted to Major, in 2004 he was promoted to Chief Deputy. He is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sheriff's Office. In addition he also coordinates all training activities for the Sheriff's Office.

Ashland County Sheriff's Office
1205 East Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Non-Emergency Phone: (419) 289-3911

Jail Phone: (419) 281-9009
E-Mail: sheriff@ashlandcounty.org

Fax Number: (419) 281-2060