Former Scott County Sheriff Kenneth Hughbanks Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges

Former Scott County Sheriff Kenneth Hughbanks has been arrested and charged with felony tax evasion in connection to the ongoing corruption case involving ex-Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who is currently in prison for stealing millions from taxpayers. Investigations revealed Hughbanks received over $200,000 in unreported income for consulting work paid through the Clark County Sheriff's Office commissary fund while Noel was in office. Authorities allege Hughbanks, along with his wife, failed to report at least $214,700 of this income on their taxes over a five-year period. Hughbanks' appointment as sheriff in 2018 is also under scrutiny, with suggestions that his ties to Noel influenced the decision. He was arrested at his home by Indiana State Police and released after posting bond, with an initial court hearing scheduled. The investigation is ongoing and may lead to further developments.