JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — The former southern Indiana sheriff facing 25 felony charges must appear before a judge to explain why investigators recently found guns inside his home despite being required to surrender them months ago.
Special Judge Larry Medlock signed a court document Tuesday requiring Jamey Noel to appear in Clark County Circuit Court Wednesday at 11 a.m. However a court official said that date has been pushed back and a new date has not yet been given.
Noel, the former Clark County sheriff, will be required to explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
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Noel has been under investigation by Indiana State Police since June. He faces 25 felony counts.
His wife Misty Noel and daughter Kasey Noel also face numerous felonies. All three pleaded not guilty.
Dozens of search warrants have been served in the investigation, which is being led by ISP Lt. Jeffrey Hearon. Last week, investigators conducted a search warrant at the Noel residence located on Old Tay Bridge in Jeffersonville.
WHAS11 News witnessed a riding lawnmower and several men's suit jackets get removed from the home and taken away in police vehicles.
According to court documents released Tuesday, ISP seized two Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-automatic pistols. Noel was ordered to surrender all of his firearms, with the exception of one shotgun, after he was arrested in November.
The documents also indicate various men's clothing, a Cub Cadet Pro lawnmower, six black recliners and a Motorola radio were seized in the search.
CASE BACKGROUND
Jamey Noel is facing 25 felony charges, including counts of theft, tax evasion, corrupt business practices, ghost employment and official misconduct. The ISP investigation began in June 2023 following allegations that Noel directed jail staff to work on his personal property and run his personal errands while on county time.
His wife Misty Noel is facing 10 felonies; five counts of theft and five counts of tax evasion.
Kasey Noel is facing nine felonies; five counts of theft and four counts of tax evasion.
According to previous court documents, Hearon found millions of dollars of personal purchases made by all three on Utica Township Volunteer Firefighter Association credit cards. He also stated they failed to disclose income on their taxes over a five-year span.
Jamey ran UTVFA until January when he was ousted by the board.
The investigation also uncovered Jamey fathered a child with former Clark County Councilwoman Brittney Ferree and paid child support payments with UTVFA funds.
Jamey Noel's vast automobile collection has been under scrutiny by investigators since the beginning of the investigation.
According to court documents, 133 vehicles are registered to the Utica Township Volunteer Fire Department and New Chapel EMS. A review of those vehicles showed several were "inconsistent" with a not-for-profit fire department and EMS business.
Jamey is accused of orchestrating a vehicle trading and selling scheme where he traded in several cars registered to the UTVFA for vehicles he then registered to himself for personal use. In some cases, he allegedly sold them and pocketed the money.
Court documents released in early March indicated 26 containers of military surplus equipment belonging to the Clark County Sheriff's Office were found on a property in Deputy, Indiana. Hearon alleged Noel sold multiple items belonging to the sheriff's office and sold them for personal gain.
The investigation has also focused recently on Kenneth Hughbanks, a friend and associate of Jamey's. Hearon said Hughbanks failed to report over $200,000 in income on his taxes. He has not been charged.
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