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(WKYT) – The Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum released an update on the search for Jesse Phillips, wanted for an alleged murder in Tennessee. Sheriff Marcum says the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department has been assisting Tennessee law enforcement with their investigation into Phillips, who is wanted for second degree murder. Jesse Phillips (Clinton County Sheriff’s Office) Several law enforcement agencies, …

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WRTV) — Brendon Bright was sworn in as the new sheriff of Clinton County on Saturday in Frankfort, following a Republican caucus, said a news release from a marketing company. Bright’s appointment came after the resignation of the former sheriff, Richard Kelly. The caucus was conducted after Kelly resigned amid criminal indictments. Chief Deputy Shawn Mayfield served as …

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — Brendon Bright was sworn in as the new sheriff of Clinton County on Saturday in Frankfort, following a Republican caucus, said a news release from a marketing company. Bright’s appointment came after the resignation of the former sheriff, Richard Kelly. The caucus was conducted after Kelly resigned amid criminal indictments. Chief Deputy Shawn Mayfield served as …

Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum reports that on May 7, 2026, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after Senior Deputy Rodney Shelton received a complaint regarding counterfeit money allegedly being passed at a business in Clinton County. As part of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed. Present during the execution of the search warrant were …

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — Richard Kelly, the Clinton County Sheriff, and Ashley Kelly, the county’s former jail matron, have pleaded guilty after they were accused of using a company to receive payments from the jail’s commissary fund. Richard Kelly pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct and one count of conflict of interest, each a Level 6 felony. …

Source: Marion County Jail Richard Kelly to Resign as Clinton Co. Sheriff as He, Wife Plead Guilty to Jail Commissary Criminal Charges CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. — Richard Kelly, the Clinton County Sheriff, and Ashley Kelly, the county’s former jail matron, have pleaded guilty after they were accused of using a company to receive payments from the jail’s commissary fund. Richard …

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — Clinton County has an acting sheriff as officials began Thursday to prepare to replace Richard Kelly, who has resigned amid criminal indictments. Commissioner Jordan Brewer, who serves as the county Republican Party chairman, is leading the effort to find a new sheriff. A GOP caucus must be held within 30 days of the job being vacated. …

The Clinton County Sheriff resigned on Thursday as part of a plea agreement in a 2022 criminal indictment in Clinton County. Richard Kelly pleaded guilty to conflict of interest and official misconduct, stemming from his appointment of his wife as jail matron. His wife, Ashley, also pleaded guilty Thursday to conflict of interest in connection with the same allegations in …

On April 29, 2026, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Albany Police Department and assisting agencies, executed search warrants at two residences located in Albany as part of an ongoing investigation. The investigation was led by Officer Kenny Johnson of the Albany Police Department. The operation was conducted without incident. During the execution of the warrants, investigators …

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Title: Indiana AG seeks to recoup money from Clinton County sheriff's home URL Source: https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/29/indiana-ag-seeks-to-recoup-money-from-clinton-county-sheriffs-home/89859342007/ Published Time: 2026-04-29T20:59:21Z Warning: This page maybe not yet fully loaded, consider explicitly specify a timeout. Markdown Content: CRIME Jillian Ellison Lafayette Journal & Courier April 29, 2026, 4:59 p.m. ET FRANKFORT, IN — The Indiana attorney general's office has filed a formal notice on …

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Clinton County Sheriff AJ Carrel and Emergency Management Director Blair Shock issued a joint statement addressing reports that several outdoor warning sirens failed to activate during a severe weather event earlier that day. According to the statement, residents reported that specific storm sirens did not sound following the passage of the …

Title: Clinton County sheriff seeks change of venue before May trial URL Source: https://www.jconline.com/story/news/local/indiana/2026/04/22/clinton-county-sheriff-seeks-change-of-venue-ahead-of-may-trial/89733517007/ Published Time: 2026-04-22T18:03:24Z Warning: This page maybe not yet fully loaded, consider explicitly specify a timeout. Markdown Content: INDIANA Jillian Ellison Lafayette Journal & Courier April 22, 2026, 2:03 p.m. ET FRANKFORT, IN — Less than a month from a trial involving Clinton County Sheriff Richard …

Source: Marion County Jail / Marion County Jail FRANKFORT, Ind. — Following a fresh wave of felony charges filed against Sheriff Richard Kelly and his wife, Jail Matron Ashley Kelly, the Clinton County Commissioners took decisive action Tuesday morning to overhaul county policy and terminate the Matron’s employment. During an emotional meeting, the Commissioners unanimously passed a strengthened nepotism policy …

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — The Clinton County Commissioners have terminated its county jail matron following a string of felony charges and a formal resolution from the Clinton County Council. Charges against Clinton County Sheriff Richard Kelly and Jail Matron Ashley Kelly were announced on April 9. Richard Kelly is charged with two counts of aiding, inducing, or causing fraud; a …

Title: Clinton County sheriff controversy raises questions of state law changes URL Source: https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/16/clinton-county-officials-call-on-indiana-legislators-to-change-sheriffs-rules/89633836007/ Published Time: 2026-04-16T10:20:46Z Warning: This page maybe not yet fully loaded, consider explicitly specify a timeout. Markdown Content: April 16, 2026, 6:20 a.m. ET FRANKFORT, IN — A new venue was needed for the Clinton County Sheriff's Merit Board to meet Wednesday afternoon to accommodate the …

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 …

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Source: NA / na FRANKFORT, Ind. — In a move described as “extraordinary and unprecedented,” the Clinton County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to demand the immediate resignation of Sheriff Richard Kelly and Jail Matron Ashley Kelly. The decision follows the Friday arrests of the couple on multiple felony charges, including fraud, theft, and official misconduct. The charges stem from an …

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — The Clinton County Commissioners are calling for the sheriff and the current jail matron to resign following felony charges out of Marion County. Sheriff Richard Kelly and his wife, Jail Matron Ashley Kelly, were booked into the Marion County Jail Friday night on felony fraud, theft, and official misconduct charges . The two are accused of lying …

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Clinton County Commissioners are calling for the sheriff and the current jail matron to resign following felony charges out of Marion County. Sheriff Richard Kelly and his wife, Jail Matron Ashley Kelly, were booked into the Marion County Jail, Friday night, on felony fraud, theft, and official misconduct charges . The two are accused of lying …