A former Indiana sheriff pleaded guilty, as part of a deal, to more than two dozen charges stemming from allegations he spent millions of dollars in local funds on travel, gifts, cars and other personal expenses.
Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, 53, pleaded guilty Monday to 27 charges, including theft, official misconduct, tax evasion and money laundering, the Associated Press reported. He would serve 15 years in prison and pay more than $3 million in restitution under his plea deal.
Under the agreement, four counts of ghost employment alleging that Noel had his employees perform personal chores for him at his property would be dropped.
Special Judge Larry Medlock said Monday he was not against the plea agreement, but needed more time to hear from victims of Noel’s alleged crimes before accepting the deal.
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Jamey Noel sits at a court hearing on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Clark County Circuit…