LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A judge said he should have made a longer punishment for former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel for violating his bond.

Two guns were found at Noel's home after Clark County special judge Larry Medlock told the former sheriff that he couldn't have any.

Noel, his wife, and his daughter are accused of racking up millions of dollars on trips, expensive clothes, jewelry, tanning, gas, alcohol, vaping products, salon services and more. The charges are among millions police accuse the three charged to fire department credit cards and paid with fire department funds.

Noel was arrested in November 2023 on 15 felony charges related to fraud, misconduct, theft, ghost employment and public corruption after a nearly yearlong investigation that is ongoing. Another 10 charges were filed against him in early February, including theft and tax evasion.

He'd been out of jail after posting a $75,000 cash bond. As one of the terms of his release, Noel was prohibited from having firearms, aside from a shotgun for "personal protection." But he was ordered to appear in court after two pistols were found in his home by Indiana State Police detectives during a search of the family home.

On Monday, former FBI agent Todd Brown detailed the search he conducted a few months ago. Brown told the court he found a pistol in a closet on the first floor of his home and another pistol in the master bedroom closet.

There was also a shotgun found, but Noel was allowed to have that for protection.

The former sheriff was sentenced to 60 days in prison on April 10 after being found in contempt of court for violating his bond conditions. He's serving that sentence in the Scott County Jail.

On Monday, Medlock said he wouldn't impose any additional sanctions on Noel. Medlock did say he would impose more sanctions if it happened again.

Medlock also commented on his decision for 60-day punishment.

"Finding these additional weapons just reinforces my decision," Medlock said. "As a matter of fact, I wish I would've made it longer, but I'll stick with the 60."

Noel has served about a month of those 60 days. He'll be in jail for about another five weeks.

Noel's wife Misty, and daughter Kasey, are also facing multiple felony charges for theft and tax evasion. They've since pleaded not guilty and are out of jail on bond. 

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