JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — An Indiana judge set bond at $20,000 Monday morning after a lengthy back-and-forth regarding the decision for the third member of the Noel family to be arrested and face multiple felony charges.
Kasey Noel, daughter of Jamey and Misty Noel, appeared in Clark County Circuit Court after spending the weekend in jail in neighboring Scott County. Jamey Noel - the former Clark County sheriff - and his wife and daughter all face numerous felonies.
Kasey, 27, was arrested last Friday. She faces five counts of theft and four counts of tax evasion.
She posted bond Monday afternoon.
Kasey was considered a "moderate" risk, according to the Indiana Risk Assessment System officer who interviewed her following her arrest. Among the reasons for that score is Kasey is not employed, although her attorney claimed she was scheduled to begin a new job Monday morning.
There were also discrepancies regarding Kasey's address and phone number.
Special prosecutor Ric Hertel requested a bond between $30,000 and $40,000; Kasey's attorney requested a $5,000 surety bond.
Hertel questioned why Jamey, Misty and now Kasey knew exactly when they were going to be arrested and when to turn themselves in, which Kasey did on Friday. He suggested someone is leaking sealed information regarding arrests and arrest warrants to the family.
After special Judge Larry Medlock met privately with both sides, he told the defense they could choose between a $20,000 cash bond or a $5,000 surety bond with the caveat Kasey wears an ankle monitor.
Kasey's attorney chose the $20,000. Kasey pleaded not guilty to the charges as her father and mother sat behind her in the courtroom.
Kasey's next court appearance is April 9. The judge set a trial date for Aug. 20.
Kasey was jailed in Scott County and remained there until her hearing Monday morning in Clark County.
On March 8, ISP. Lt. Jeffrey Hearon released court documents showing Kasey spent $96,520.55 from 2019 to 2022 on a Utica Township Volunteer Fire Fighter Association American Express card. Hearon previously described those purchases as personal, including clothing, cosmetics, Netflix, tanning, vape products and Amazon purchases.
Investigators said Friday Kasey failed to report that $96,520.55 as personal income. While she has not filed her 2023 tax returns, the documents show she also spent over $12,000 last year.
Jamey was the UTVFA CEO and fire chief until January when he was ousted by the board.
Also last Friday, a petition was filed by the three children of Jamey's brother, Leon Noel, to reopen his estate. They allege Jamey become executor of Leon's will upon his passing and defrauded them of over $50,000.
Among the accusations is Kasey receiving $36,000 of equity from Leon's home, given to her by her father. This was also included in a previous probable cause affidavit sworn to by Hearon.
Noel case background
Jamey Noel is facing 25 felony charges, including counts of theft, tax evasion, corrupt business practices, ghost employment and official misconduct. The ISP investigation began in June 2023 following allegations that Noel directed jail staff to work on his personal property and run his personal errands while on county time.
His wife Misty Noel is facing 10 felonies; five counts of theft and five counts of tax evasion. Both pleaded not guilty.
According to previous court documents, Hearon found millions of dollars of personal purchases made by each on Utica Township Volunteer Firefighter Association credit cards. He also stated they failed to disclose income on their taxes over a five-year span.
The investigation also uncovered Jamey fathered a child with former Clark County Councilwoman Brittney Ferree and paid child support payments with UTVFA funds.
Jamey Noel's vast automobile collection has been under scrutiny by investigators since the beginning of the investigation.
According to court documents, 133 vehicles are registered to the Utica Township Volunteer Fire Department and New Chapel EMS. A review of those vehicles showed several were "inconsistent" with a not-for-profit fire department and EMS business.
Jamey is accused of orchestrating a vehicle trading and selling scheme where he traded in several cars registered to the UTVFA for vehicles he then registered to himself for personal use. In some cases, he sold them and pocketed the money.
Court documents released in early March indicated 26 containers of military surplus equipment belonging to the Clark County Sheriff's Office were found on a property in Deputy, Indiana. Hearon alleged Noel sold multiple items belonging to the sheriff's office and sold them for personal gain.
The investigation has also focused recently on Kenneth Hughbanks, a friend and associate of Jamey's. Hearon said Hughbanks failed to report over $200,000 in income on his taxes. He has not been charged.
Hughbanks is a former Clark County Sheriff's Office employee. He also served a short time as Scott County sheriff.
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