Schumaker was elected county prosecutor in 1984. He came to the prosecutor’s office as an intern in 1976 and became an assistant prosecuting attorney in 1978.
“I’m just delighted with Steve’s willingness to take on this responsibility,” said Dewine. “He truly is a prosecutor’s prosecutor.”
Schumaker said he is “overwhelmed” by the opportunity.
“It’s a new and exciting mission,” said Schumaker.
He will assume the post Jan. 10.
Officials did not announce who is among the candidates to complete Schumaker’s term. A replacement will be appointed by the central committee of the Clark County GOP in the weeks following Schumaker’s departure.
Tom Stickrath, the current director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will head BCI.
DeWine made the announcement at a press conference in Clark County Judge Richard O’Neill’s courtroom Tuesday morning.
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