AI-assisted summary

A state police investigation into Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter’s handling of jail commissary funds resulted in no charges against the sheriff.

Former Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter alleged the governor’s office interfered with the investigation, but provided no evidence and the claim was denied.

The special prosecutor declined to file charges, citing insufficient evidence of criminal intent.

The lead investigator on the case was disciplined by state police for sharing the probable cause affidavit and sending an “unprofessional” email to the prosecutor.

The sheriff maintains he committed no criminal activity and fully cooperated with the investigation.

A months-long state police investigation into Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter scru

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