Jamey Noel
501 East Court Avenue, #159
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Date of Offense
Date Not Provided
Official Statement
Jamey Noel is the disgraced former sheriff of Clark County, Indiana, currently serving a 12-year prison sentence followed by three years of probation after pleading guilty in October 2024 to 27 felony charges. His conviction concluded a massive corruption investigation that revealed he stole millions from taxpayers and the nonprofit fire and EMS agency he oversaw, New Chapel EMS.
Criminal Conviction and Sentencing
In August 2024, Noel changed his plea to admit guilt to charges including corrupt business influence, theft, tax evasion, money laundering, and official misconduct.
- Sentence: He was sentenced to 15 years total, with 12 years to be served in the Indiana Department of Corrections and three years on probation.
- Restitution: A judge ordered Noel to pay more than $3 million in restitution, primarily to the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association (New Chapel EMS) and the Clark County Sheriff’s Department.
- Location: He is currently incarcerated at the New Castle Correctional Facility, with a projected release date in June 2033.
Key Corruption Findings
The investigation, led by the Indiana State Police, uncovered a "lust for power and pleasure" funded through the following:
- Misuse of Funds: Noel used millions in public and nonprofit funds to support a lavish lifestyle, including luxury vacations, a collection of 43 classic cars, a private airplane, and a train.
- Personal Expenses: He was found to have used stolen money to pay for child support to a former mistress, college tuition, and shopping sprees for his family.
- Ghost Employment: He assigned county employees to perform work on his personal properties and classic car collection while they were on the public clock.
