In a recent development from Wells County, Indiana, Clifford Thomas, age 49, who simultaneously serves as the county coroner and a detective with the Bluffton Police Department, has been charged with multiple offenses originating from an incident deemed as domestic battery. As reported by FOX59, the incident in question transpired last week at a Bluffton residence.
Indiana State Police apprehended Thomas yesterday following a thorough investigation into allegations made against him, both as an officer and a public official. Thomas faces charges that include a Class A misdemeanor for domestic battery, Level 6 felony charges of strangulation, and pointing a firearm, as articulated by Mercer County Outlook. It is imperative to note, authorities stressed that Thomas, was not on duty when the alleged incidents occurred.
An examination of Wells County Jail records reveals that Thomas has been confined with a bond set at $35,000. Furthermore, a decision has been taken to transfer the case to the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office. This move seeks to preclude a potential conflict of interest involving the Wells County Prosecutor, with a special prosecutor slated to be appointed for the proceedings, according to announcements supplied by 21Alive News.
