INDIANA –The Indiana State Board of Accounts is asking former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Nole to pay back millions of dollars in “unlawful” charges he made while running a non-profit fire and EMS service.
Jamey Noel also served as the Republican Congressional Chairman for District 9, which includes Monroe County and the Clark County Republican Party Chairman.
Noel is in jail on a contempt of court charge and is awaiting trial on 25 felony counts.
The audit covered Jan. 1, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2023. The report was released on Monday, April 29, 2024.
The State Board of Accounts is asking his wife, Misty Noel, and their daughter, Kasey Noel, to repay purchases made with Utica Township Volunteer Firefighter Association credit cards.
Misty Noel is facing five felony counts of theft and five felony counts of tax evasion.
Kasey Noel is facing five felony counts of theft and four felony counts of tax evasion.
All three have pleaded not guilty to the crimes.
The State Board of Accounts concluded Noel and his family members owe the following “unlawful” amounts:
- Jamey Noel: $3,494,571.95
- Misty Noel: $663,211.92
- Kasey Noel: $109,361.32
The Indiana State Police investigation into Jamey Noel started in June 2023. Authorities believed Noel instructed Clark County jail employees to work on his personal and rental properties and run errands for him while working on county time and being compensated with public funds.
On August 17, 2023, investigators served multiple search warrants at Noel’s home regarding an investigation into public official corruption allegations.
Investigators have also examined Noel’s vast automobile collection, which includes 24 vehicles, including several Cadillacs, Chevrolet Camaros, and Chevrolet Corvettes. Police believe Noel stole funds as part of a vehicle buying, selling, and trading scheme.
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.
Newly released court documents state that Jamey Noel has nearly $5 million in personal charges to business credit cards linked to the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association.
In December, investigators accused Jamey of unlawfully purchasing a Cessna airplane.
The investigation has also uncovered Jamey fathered a child with former Clark County Councilwoman Brittney Ferree and made child support payments with non-profit funds.
Jamey Noel was charged in November 2023 with 15 felonies, including counts of corrupt business practices, ghost employment, official misconduct, theft, and tax evasion. He pleaded not guilty to those charges.
