Lengthy investigation into sheriff’s alleged wrongdoing ends with investigator in hot water

Lengthy investigation into sheriff’s alleged wrongdoing ends with investigator in hot water

A months-long state police investigation into Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter scrutinized his handling of jail commissary funds. But unlike a high-profile case against former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, no charges were filed — and the only person disciplined…

No Charges Filed Against Former Dubois Co. Sheriff

A state police investigation into Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter’s handling of jail commissary funds did not result in any charges being filed. Former Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter made allegations that Governor Mike Braun’s office was involved in stopping the investigation, but no evidence was provided. Despite allegations of misuse of public funds for personal trips and expenses, special prosecutor Holly Hudelson decli…

Lengthy investigation into sheriff’s alleged wrongdoing ends with investigator in hot water - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 15, 2025 A months-long state police investigation into Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter scrutinized his handling of jail commissary funds. But unlike a high-profile case against former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, no charges were filed — and the only person disciplined was the detective who pursued the case.... The post Lengthy investigation into sheriff’s alleged wrongdoing ends with inve…