Former Clark County Sheriff Headed To Prison

Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel has been sentenced to prison after taking a plea deal in his theft and money laundering case.

At a Glance

Jamey Noel was sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple felonies including theft and money laundering.
Noel’s misuse of funds extended to personal luxuries like vacations and political contributions.
The former sheriff must repay $3.1 million and faces substantial fines as part of his plea agreement.
Noel’s wife and daughter are also implicated with pending legal actions.
The impact of Noel’s actions reportedly included deaths due to inadequate emergency services.

The Sentence and Plea Deal

Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 27 felony charges, including charges of theft, money laundering, and tax evasion. Under the plea deal, three years of his 15-year sentence have been suspended, which allows Noel the possibility of serving about nine-and-a-half years with good behavior.

Noel is responsible for repaying over $3.1 million in public funds and faces a $270,000 fine. His misuse of funds involved lavish personal expenses and political contributions, actions that have cast a shadow over his tenure as sheriff.

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Impact on the Community and Family

Noel’s actions have traumatized those he was supposed to serve. Victims testified regarding the devastating effects including deaths due to delayed medical treatment and inadequate emergency services during his time as sheriff.

“You’ve tarnished the badge and failed everyone in law enforcement,” Special Judge Larry Medlock said.

Noel’s family members are also facing repercussions. His wife, Misty Noel, and daughter, Kasey Noel, face multiple felony charges for theft and tax evasion. Legal proceedings against them are ongoing, as the state has frozen the Noel family’s assets to recover misused public funds.

State Response and Future Implications

The state of Indiana is actively pursuing restitution from Noel. Governor Eric Holcomb has made it clear that no pardon will be considered for Noel. Additionally, a civil suit is underway, aiming to further address the financial misappropriations Noel conducted during his tenure.

“Politics should never be the number one priority… but it was for Jamey,” Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter recalled.

There remain uncertainties about Noel’s eligibility for public pensions, as questions loom over his county-level benefits. Special Prosecutor Ric Hertel awaits further court directions on the restitution process, marking this as an ongoing chapter in legal accountability for public officials.