Matt Coomer

Clinton County commissioners have fired jail matron Ashley Kelly following felony charges and pressure from the county commissioners. The commissioners terminated Kelly’s employment during a Tuesday morning meeting, according to officials. Ashley Kelly faces charges of fraud, theft and official misconduct. Her husband, Sheriff Richard Kelly, also faces related charges. PREVIOUS | Clinton County sheriff, jail matron booked; commissioners call …

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — The Clinton County Council has filed a formal resolution demanding the resignation of the county sheriff and jail matron at the center of a yearslong criminal investigation. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced charges against Clinton County Sheriff Richard Kelly and Jail Matron Ashley Kelly on April 9. Also charged was Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter …