JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Special Judge Larry Medlock said he wants to hear from those who were impacted by the allegations in the case against former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel.
He's accused of spending millions to fund his and his family's lavish lifestyle.
Jamey Noel was in court this week to plead guilty to some of the charges but before accepting the plea deal, the judge wants to hear from victims.
Jamey Noel pleaded guilty to 27 felonies in court on Aug. 26, 2024. (WDRB photo)
Some of them had a lot to say.
This week will be the end of the road for Lt. Wesley Johnson with New Chapel EMS.
He's one of the many first responders with New Chapel EMS and the Utica Township Fire Department losing their jobs over the allegations against Noel, who was in charge of both.
Starting September 1, New Chapel will no longer provide 911 emergency ambulance services in Clark County.
"It's kind of like watching your family fall apart, like you're leaving your home, and that's been really hard on myself and a lot of people," Johnson said.
On Monday, Noel was back in court to plead guilty to 27 felony charges, including theft, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, money laundering, corrupt business influence and official misconduct.
He's accused of using the department's credit cards to spend millions on trips, clothing, jewelry, luxury cars and child support payments.
Before accepting the plea deal, Medlock made a plea to the public.
"I need EMS workers who have lost their jobs, paramedics that are not out there saving people because the money was diverted for pleasure," Medlock said Monday. "I want to hear from people that don't have $800 belts. I want to hear from taxpayers that have been aggrieved by the actions of this individual."
"Jamey was a person that I respected at one point in time," Johnson said.
"I would like to look at him and tell him, I want him to hear and see how his actions have directly affected all the people that work for him at one point in time," Johnson said.
If the judge accepts the plea deal, Noel would be sentenced to 15 years in prison with three suspended and have to repay several million dollars.
In this case, Johnson believes the punishment fits the crime.
"And essentially come home to nothing when he does get out of prison," Johnson said. "I'm satisfied with it."
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