Indiana State Police arrested Staci Eglen, a 44-year-old

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JACKSON COUNTY, IND — Indiana State Police on Friday arrested Staci Eglen, a 44-year-old from Seymour and former Jackson County auditor. After a month-long investigation, Eglen faces charges including fraud, abuse of office and theft.

The investigation began when the State Board of Accounts noticed suspicious activity related to Eglen.

During their investigation, state police discovered that Eglen had forged at least two checks issued to her by the Jackson County Treasurer’s Office for her work in the Hamilton Township Trustee’s Office.

Eglen deposited the checks into her bank account, received cash, and made personal purchases totaling over $18,000.

Eglen is charged with abuse of office, theft and fraud, all Level 6 felonies in Indiana. The maximum penalty is 2.5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.