WARREN — Chief Eric J. Merkel has resigned as the leader of the Warren Police Department, effective Aug. 24, 2026.
Merkel submitted his resignation letter to Mayor Doug Franklin and Safety Service Director Eddie Colbert on Thursday. Colbert, in a letter to Merkel also dated Thursday, accepted his resignation.
Merkel’s letter, Colbert’s response and a press release from the office of the mayor were released by the city just after 11 a.m. today. A press conference with Franklin was scheduled at noon.
Merkel indicated that his resignation was effective Aug. 24, but his letter to Frankkin and Colbert stated that he requested to take his “lawfully accumulated vacation” from July 9 through Aug. 24. So effectively, Merkel’s is now off the job.
Merkel did not specify a reason for his sudden resignation, but his resignation letter stated: “After careful consideration, I have concluded that stepping aside is in the best interests of the Department, its officers, and the community we serve. This decision is made solely to allow the Department to move forward without ongoing controversy.”
Merkel did not elaborate.
Colbert’s response indicated the potential of lawsuits.
“Your resignation is accepted solely to avoid the potential of costly and lengthy litigation,” Colbert wrote.
Colbert did not provide details about the nature of the possible litigation.
Franklin’s release stated that the announcement of interim leadership in the police department will be announced later, along with details about the process of selecting and hiring a permanent police chief.
“The Warren Police Department will continue normal operations without interruption, and residents should expect no disruption in police services during the transition,” the release states. “The City of Warren remains committed to transparency, accountability, and providing professional law enforcement services to the community.”
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