Former Plainfield correctional officer accused of falsifying time sheets reaches plea deal

Former Plainfield correctional officer pleads guilty to falsifying employee time records

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A former Indiana Department of Corrections lieutenant has pleaded guilty after being accused of falsifying time records for a subordinate he was in a romantic relationship with. Jacob Kauth, who worked at the Plainfield Correctional Facility, was charged in May 2025 with official misconduct, fraud, and conspiracy to commit theft. According to […]

Former Plainfield correctional officer accused of falsifying time sheets reaches plea deal

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – A former Indiana Department of Correction employee reached a plea deal after being accused of falsifying time sheets. According to the Indiana Office of the Inspector General, Jacob Kauth pleaded guilty to fraud as a misdemeanor. He'll pay the state $3,163.90 in restitution, attend a theft class and complete 80 hours [...]

Ex-Plainfield Prison Lieutenant Admits Faking Timecards, Owes State $3,163

Former Plainfield Correctional Facility Lt. Jacob Kauth pleaded guilty to falsifying time records, costing Indiana taxpayers over $3,163 in overpayments.

Indiana Inspector General investigation; Prosecutor reaches plea deal with former DOC employee

INDIANAPOLIS – The Hendricks County prosecutor has reached a plea agreement with a former Indiana Department of Corrections employee who was charged with level 6...