Former Sheriff and Family Face Charges for Misappropriation of Funds in Indiana
Family Swears not to Sell Assets Amid $4 Million Misappropriation Allegations
The entire family of disgraced former sheriff Jamey Noel appeared in an Indiana court this week and swore under oath they would not spend or sell any family assets while the state seeks reimbursement of more than $4 million in allegedly stolen public funds. Noel’s wife, Misty, and their three daughters Kasey, Josey, and Gracy Noel, sat stoically as Noel was led into court wearing a stripped jail uniform and shackles around his wrists and feet.
Charges and Allegations
Noel, 52, also simultaneously headed a private nonprofit firefighting and rescue agency, the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association, also known as New Chapel EMS. He is charged with stealing some $5 million from the fire agency and the Clark County Jail’s commissary fund and using the money for luxury cars, a private plane, vacations, cigars, booze, designer clothing, and money for his daughters’ tuitions, according to court documents.
First Family Appearance in Court
Monday’s hearing was the first time Noel’s entire family has been called to appear before a judge in the massive and staggering criminal investigation of Noel, which began last June. Misty, 50, and Kasey Noel, 27, are charged with using fire agency credit cards to purchase tanning services, clothes, Amazon goods, beauty appointments, and cosmetics, according to state investigators.
Legal Proceedings and Civil Lawsuits
Jamey, Misty, and Kasey have pleaded not guilty to all charges against them. Daughters Josey, 25, and Gracy, 22, have not been criminally charged. The women agreed on Monday not to spend, hide, or sell any family assets as the judge extended a temporary restraining order against them for another 60 days.
Upcoming Trials and Development
In court Monday, Misty Noel acknowledged she had requested duplicate titles to the vehicles but said it was only to determine what assets had been listed in her name. She and Kasey are free on bail. Noel is currently serving 60 days in jail after being held in contempt of court on April 9. His trial is scheduled for November. Misty and Kasey Noel are scheduled to be tried late this summer. The criminal investigation, which has resulted in 25 felony charges against Noel, began last year and is ongoing.