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Richard Kelly, the former Sheriff of Clinton County, Indiana, resigned his position as part of a plea agreement resolving criminal charges related to the misuse of jail commissary funds. In June 2026, Kelly pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct and one count of conflict of interest, both Level 6 felonies. He was sentenced to 2.5 years, suspended to one year of probation.
In a separate civil matter, Kelly and his wife were found liable for the misappropriation of nearly $330,000 in commissary funds. Additionally, Kelly faces pending felony charges in Marion County involving allegations that he aided in disability fraud regarding his wife’s state pension. He also faces an unrelated misdemeanor charge in Hamilton County for unlawful carrying of a handgun.
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Kelly jail commissary guilty plea
fox59.com · 2026-05-07
Clinton County Sheriff Richard Kelly and Wife Plead Guilty in Jail Commissary Case; Kelly Resigns - Clinton County Daily News
clintoncountydailynews.com · 2026-05-07
Clinton County sheriff resigns after guilty plea | News | ftimes.com
www.ftimes.com · 2026-05-11
Clinton County Sheriff Richard Kelly, Wife Ashley Kelly to Pay Over $329K in Jail Commissary Case – Clinton County Today
www.clintoncountytoday.com · 2025-09-22
Clinton County sheriff, wife ordered to pay $330K
fox59.com · 2025-09-22
Clinton County Strips Fiscal Power From Arrested Sheriff and Wife
wibc.com · 2026-04-15
Sheriff, former jail matron plead guilty in Clinton County case | wthr.com
www.wthr.com · 2026-05-07
Clinton County sheriff, wife charged with official misconduct after I-Team 8 report - Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |
www.wishtv.com · 2022-03-04
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