A suspended Nelson County fire chief changed his plea on Monday to guilty on charges of abuse of public trust, official misconduct and theft.
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.
As part of Monday's deal, Noel was ordered to pay more than $3.1 million in restitution to four different public agencies.
The felony theft charge was dismissed on Oct. 14 after prosecutors and Patrick Schultz’s defense attorney resolved the case by putting Schultz on “informal” diversion for a year, where he was required to pay restitution and stay out of trouble
Harold Brashear, Junior faces wanton endangerment, assault, and robbery charges.