County officials question sheriff’s handling after internal probe into captain; state police case remains open
County staff reported the sheriff directed an internal investigation into a captain be closed with a written reprimand while the Indiana State Police pursue a criminal inquiry. Commissioners expressed concern about accountability and limits on the county’s authority. No formal personnel action beyond the reprimand was recorded at the meeting.
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Shawn, a county staff member, told the Board of Commissioners on May 5 that he had spoken with the sheriff and been instructed to issue Captain Myers a written reprimand and to end the county's internal probe into allegations the captain was intoxicated in the courthouse building. "He basically said that he wanted Captain Myers to have a written reprimand for being intoxicated in the building and to end the investigation," Shawn said.
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