Noel, a former Clark County sheriff and leader of Utica Township fire department, was found guilty of taking millions from the departments to fuel a lavish lifestyle.
Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit detectives arrested 33-year-old Derek James Pixley of Borden, Indiana, Monday evening for the murder of Brittney Boman.
More items that used to belong to former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and his wife Misty Noel are now up for auction.
This year, the WDRB News team jumped into action during several breaking news events and chronicled one of the biggest fraud scandals in southern Indiana.
Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel was sentenced to 12 years in prison Monday after previously pleading guilty to 27 felonies.
Noel pleaded guilty to theft, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, money laundering, corrupt business influence and official misconduct on Aug. 26.
On Aug. 26, Noel pleaded guilty to theft, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, money laundering, corrupt business influence and official misconduct.
The charges come as the former Clark County sheriff nears the end of a 60-day stay behind bars for contempt of court.
The former Clark County sheriff is facing more than a dozen felony charges for fraud and corruption.
No injuries were reported, and the tortoise lived to see another day.