A former southern Indiana sheriff is facing 25 felony charges after allegedly spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on luxury purchases including vacations, vehicles and cigars.
Jamey Noel, 52, along with his wife, Misty, 50, and daughter, Kasey Noel, 27, are charged with a series of crimes for spending as much as $5 million on the credit cards Jamey opened in the name of the voluntary fire . agency he headed, authorities said.
The specific expenses allegedly incurred by various members of the Noel family are almost too numerous to count, but include $56,000 on luxury cigars, more than $300,000 on vacations and trips, $25,000 on a small plane, in addition to cosmetic procedures , tanning beds, clothing, etc. and vapor products.
The figures are included in recently revealed search warrants for the family’s home.
Sheriff Noel became a local face in town when he appeared on Season 1 of the A&E show “60 Days In,” which took a critical look at the Clark County Jail’s policies and treatment of inmates after volunteers spent 60 days undercover were locked up as prisoners.
Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, 52, has been charged with 25 felonies related to massive fraud allegations
Noel (center) and his wife Misty (center right), as well as one of their three daughters, Kasey (left), have been charged with stealing millions of dollars in taxpayer money
The Clark County Jail was in the national news again four years later, when more than two dozen female inmates alleged in federal court that they had been attacked, harassed and sexually assaulted after a deputy sheriff, David Lowe, stole the keys to the women’s wing for $1,000 had sold to male prisoners. .
Noel, then sheriff, was involved in several lawsuits filed following the alleged attack.
All three family members have pleaded not guilty. Each of them also posted tens of thousands of cash bails. A special judge and a special prosecutor have been appointed for the case.
In court filings, prosecutors have alleged that the family has refused to cooperate with investigators. About 50 search warrants were also executed during the massive investigation, including searches of the family’s homes and cars.
Jamey Noel is a lifelong resident of Clark County, Indiana Inside edition. He served as a state trooper for 22 years before becoming sheriff in 2015.
In addition to leading the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association, he also headed the county’s Republican Party.
However, his life in public service began to unravel around him last year, when Indiana State Police investigators began seriously examining his finances.
In addition to the above allegations, Noel is alleged to have purchased more than 100 luxury cars with public funds and sold them for personal gain.
He is further accused of using his former deputies as personal messengers and handymen on his private properties during work hours.
Charges continue to come against former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, whose case will go to trial later this year
The specific expenses allegedly incurred by various members of the Noel family are almost too numerous to count, but include $56,000 on luxury cigars, more than $300,000 on vacations and trips, $25,000 on a small plane, in addition to cosmetic procedures , tanning beds, clothing, etc. and vapor products
Court documents also allege that Noel at one point had an affair, during which he impregnated Clark County Council member Brittney Ferree, who gave birth to his child (pictured here with wife Misty)
Jamey and Misty reportedly charged nearly $200,000 in tuition and fees for two of their daughters on credit cards taken out in the fire department’s name – a document detailing the vacation costs is shown here
Noel is also alleged to have purchased more than 100 luxury cars with public funds and sold them for personal profit
Court documents also allege that at one point Noel had an affair, during which he impregnated Clark County Council member Brittney Ferree, who gave birth to his child.
Prosecutors allege Noel used Volunteer Firefighters Association money to pay his court-ordered child support.
Jamey and Misty allegedly charged nearly $200,000 in tuition and fees for two of their daughters through credit cards taken out in the fire department’s names.
The couple has three daughters, although only Kasey has been charged by the state.
None of the Noels have yet commented on the ongoing legal proceedings.
Some of the other items seized during authorities’ searches of Noel’s properties were designer clothing worth thousands and thousands of dollars, including Tom James suits and Ferragamo shoes, paid for with the nonprofit’s credit cards.
In March, authorities also seized 26 shipping containers filled with $7 million in missing military surplus equipment, which state police say belonged to the sheriff’s department and was hidden from Noel during his time in the role.
Misty and Kasey (pictured) have been charged with several counts of theft and tax evasion
In March, authorities also seized 26 shipping containers filled with $7 million in missing military surplus equipment, which state police say belonged to the sheriff’s department and was hidden from Noel during his time in the role.
Authorities say they continue to investigate the equipment, including a train locomotive and vehicles, in an effort to determine how it was used.
