'Get Ready for Hell' | Report Accuses Indiana Commissioner of Stalking, Intimidation, Bribery and Fraud
The 30-page report alleges official misconduct, theft and stalking, and county leaders say state and federal investigators may decide on criminal probes.
- Grant County Commissioners voted Wednesday to send a 30-page report to Indiana State Police and the FBI, alleging Commissioner Chuck Poling violated state and federal laws.
- The investigation report details alleged official misconduct, theft, fraud, intimidation, and stalking following complaints from multiple Grant County employees and elected officials about Poling's conduct over recent years.
- Witnesses reported Poling physically moved employees into enclosed areas, offered raises for votes, and used county staff for his private business while invoicing the county for unauthorized work.
- The report, also shared with the Indiana State Board of Accounts, includes details from a July 1, 2025, incident where Poling allegedly threatened County Clerk Pam Harris and workers.
- Edward Ormsby stated the action prioritizes public integrity and workplace safety, emphasizing county government's duty to respond when credible evidence suggests a public official abused office.
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WANE-TV'Get ready for Hell': Grant County commissioner accused of laundry list of misconduct
MARION, Ind. — A comprehensive internal investigation conducted by the Grant County Legal Department accuses a Grant County commissioner of criminal misconduct. According to the report, interviews and supporting evidence gathered during the investigation allege that Commissioner Chuck Poling committed criminal misconduct "in seven broad categories." These alleged offenses include intimidation and threats toward county [...]
County Report: Indiana Commissioner Surveilled Employees, Offered Raise for a Vote; Urges FBI Referral
Grant County board releases outside investigation recommending federal and state referrals Grant County released an outside investigative report Wednesday accusing County Commissioner Chuck Poling of intimidating county employees, using the county’s camera system to conduct video and audio surveillance of the human resources office, and offering an employee a raise if she voted for a candidate he supported. The county made the report public foll…
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