Clark County, Indiana (ECWd) –
Current Fire Chief and Former Indiana Sheriff, his wife, and daughter have been charged with felonies related to the time when he was serving in the office of Clark County (IN) Sheriff.
Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested on 15 Felony Charges
***SECOND UPDATE***
(Clark County, IN)-As a result of this ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police Field Investigations, Detectives provided updated information and evidence to Special Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel, who filed for nine (9) felony charges against Kasey Noel, daughter of Jamey Noel.
This afternoon at approximately 4:20 p.m., Kasey Noel was taken into custody without incident at the Clark County Courthouse. Per order of the court, she was booked into the Clark County Detention Center before being transported to the Scott County Detention Center for incarceration.
Kasey Noel is being charged with the following:
- Five (5) Counts of Theft, Level 6 Felonies
- Four (4) Counts of Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felonies
She is going to be held without bond until her initial court appearance on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
There is no further information available at this time for public release.
The previous two press releases are below.
Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested
on 15 Felony Charges
***UPDATE***
(Clark County, IN)-As a result of this ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police Field Investigations, Detectives provided updated information and evidence to Special Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel, who filed for additional criminal charges against Jamey Noel, and for criminal charges against his wife, Misty Noel.
This morning, both Jamey and Misty Noel appeared in the Clark County Circuit Court with their family and legal representation. After being presented with the criminal charges, Misty Noel turned herself into the custody of the Clark County Detention Center where she was booked in before being transported to the Scott County Detention Center for incarceration. She is going to be held without bond until her initial court appearance on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Misty Noel is being charged with the following:
- Five (5) counts of Theft (over $50,000), Level 5 Felonies
- Five (5) counts of Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felonies
In addition to the original 15 criminal charges levied against Jamey Noel back on November 8, 2023, he is additionally being charged with the following:
- Five (5) counts of Theft (over $50,000), Level 5 Felonies
- Five (5) counts of Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felonies
He remains out on bond.
At this time, there is no further information available for public release.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The original press release is below.
Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested on 15 Felony Charges
(Clark County, IN)-The Indiana State Police Special Investigation Division has arrested 52-year-old Jamey Noel, the former Clark County Sheriff, and current Utica Volunteer Fire Fighters Association Chief on 15 felony charges following a nearly five-month long investigation.
Detectives began their extensive investigation on June 13, 2023, after receiving several criminal allegations of official misconduct from the current Clark County Sheriff, who, along with his personnel have been cooperative throughout this investigation.
Ripley County Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel was assigned as the Special Prosecutor in this case on July 27th by Special Judge Larry Medlock and was recently presented the case for review. As a result, the following criminal charges have been levied against Noel:
- One (1) count of Corrupt Business Influence, Level 5 Felony
- Two (2) counts of Theft, Level 5 Felony
- Three (3) counts of Theft, Level 6 Felony
- Four (4) counts of Ghost Employment, Level 6 Felony
- Four (4) counts of Official Misconduct, Level 6 Felony
- One (1) count of Obstruction of Justice, Level 6 Felony
Noel was taken into custody late Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2023 without incident and with his attorney present. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center before being transferred to and incarcerated in the Scott County Detention Center without bond.
His initial appearance was early this afternoon, November 9th in the Clark Circuit Court No. 1, and a cash bond of $75,000 was set.
This investigation is still ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
5 Comments
Brian K Anderson
Posted at 08:43h, 09 MarchToo bad Illinois State Police investigation unit isn’t as thorough as Indiana’s. I have no idea what the specifics of the individual charges are but when I see allegations of ghost employment, it sounds very familiar to allegations which ISP and Illinois AG turned a blind eye to.
EP
Posted at 14:13h, 09 MarchBrian, sadly I agree.
Justice Seeker
Posted at 20:45h, 09 MarchWhen the judicial branch is corrupt, as it is in Ilinois, there is very little hope for justice! Look at Shelby county and the attorneys and judges who have been connected to the state and have turned a blind eye to the corruption.
Tony
Posted at 23:19h, 09 MarchConnected to the State? You mean like, the States Attorney? The guy recommended by that County’s Treasurer, ERICA FIRNHABER, supported by the ECWD, and the one with no prosecution experience, who charges his own County Board Members with Felonies for the terrible offense of simultaneously serving on a Cemetery Board and the County Board at the SAME TIME, GASP, yet has dropped charges in several cases including cases against alleged Pedophiles?
John Kraft & Kirk Allen
Posted at 08:05h, 10 MarchYet you probably advocate for the new candidate with absolutely no prosecution experience and very little courtroom experience at all? Crimes are crimes, no matter if they are current public officials or not. Mugshot Teresa Boehm is alleged, by the grand jury indictments, to have violated well-established state law. Have you asked why some cases get charges “dropped” – like, maybe, for the grand jury to review and bring the indictments?