Decatur County trustee accused of stealing more than $29K

Former Decatur County township trustee accused of theft, official misconduct

Former Decatur County township trustee Christian Rust arrested on charges of theft and official misconduct. Probe found he took over $29,000 on last day in office.

Decatur County trustee accused of stealing more than $29K

Former Township Trustee Facing Charges – WRBI Radio

(Decatur County, IN) – A former Washington Township Trustee is facing several felony charges in Decatur County stemming from his time in office. Christian Rust is charged in Decatur Superior Court with one count of Theft and three counts of Official Misconduct (all Level 6 felonies). An Indiana State Board of Accounts (ISBA) released a special investigation report in November 2024 that says Christian Rust and former township clerk Charity Wilder

Former Decatur County township trustee arrested - 101.5 WKKG

A former township trustee in Decatur County has been arrested, accused of theft and official misconduct. According to Indiana State Police, the special investigations division began investigating the allegations in October of 2023 against Washington Township trustee Christian Rust. Rust was accused of taking more than $29,000 and removing files from government computers. The results of the investigation were turned over to the Decatur County Pro…

Former Washington Township Trustee (Decatur County) arrested for theft and official misconduct

DECATUR CO. – In October 2023, Indiana State Police Special Investigations Division opened an investigation into the allegation of theft by a township trustee in Decatur County. During the investigation, it was determined that 36-year-old Christian Rust allegedly committed theft exceeding $29,000 during his tenure as Washington Township Trustee. There were also allegations of removing files from government computers. After the investigation, the…