THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED SERGEANT MERLYN R. POPPLETON. HE PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 24, 2025.

MERLYN JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON APRIL 16, 1966 AND RETIRED FROM PITCHESS DETENTION CENTER -EAST ON JANUARY 16, 1997.

HE WAS A VETERAN AND SERVED IN THE COAST GUARD.

 

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