Lake County Jail Warden Todd Wasmer will leave the role at the end of September after accepting a new position, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. announced Friday.

Wasmer, who served the department for 3.5 years, accepted a new position out of state, Martinez said. He did not provide further information about Wasmer’s new position.

“Warden Wasmer has been an integral part of our department, bringing professionalism, expertise, integrity and a strong work ethic to the role. He’s been an exceptional leader, mentor and advocate for both staff and the public,” Martinez said.

Wasmer’s last day will be Sept. 23, Martinez said, and he has been helping with a nationwide search for a new warden. Until a new warden is hired, an assistant warden will lead the jail on an interim basis, Martine

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