Former Indiana DOC Employee Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Fraud
A former Indiana Department of Correction employee from Plainfield has reached a plea deal after being accused of falsifying time sheets. The former officer pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fraud and agreed to pay restitution to the state.
Indianapolis, IN, September 10, 2026 — A former employee of the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) has entered into a plea agreement following accusations of falsifying time sheets. The individual, who was employed by the state agency and resided in Plainfield, Indiana, pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor fraud.
As part of the plea deal, the former officer has agreed to provide restitution to the state of Indiana. The specific details regarding the total amount of restitution or the timeline for payment were not immediately available. The Indiana Department of Correction employee was initially accused of falsifying official records related to their work hours.
Information regarding the former employee’s name, the exact dates of the alleged time sheet falsification, or the specific duration of their employment with the DOC was not disclosed in the available information. The resolution of the case through a plea agreement indicates a conclusion to the legal proceedings concerning the fraud allegations.
The legal process leading to the plea deal involved the employee being accused of falsifying time sheets, which are official documents used to record working hours. The guilty plea to misdemeanor fraud signifies an admission of guilt for a less serious criminal offense. The restitution component of the agreement is intended to compensate the state for any financial losses incurred due to the falsified records.
Further proceedings, if any, related to the sentencing or the finalization of the restitution payment have not been detailed. The Indiana Department of Correction has not released additional statements concerning this specific case beyond acknowledging the resolution.
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