‘I Helped Him out:’ Indian River County Planning Director Accused Killing Grandfather in Hospice Care

Florida county official accused of killing grandfather in hospice care

Christopher Michael Balter accused of forging signature and signing his grandfather’s home over to himself

‘I helped him out:’ Indian River County planning director accused killing grandfather in hospice care

A 35-year-old man is accused of killing his grandfather, who was in hospice care, by giving him prescription medication, according to an affidavit for arrest warrant.Christopher Michael Balter, 35, was arrested on Aug. 3, months after the death of his grandfather.According to an affidavit for arrest warrant, a childhood friend of Balter reported on Feb. 3 to Palm Bay police that he had texted her that his grandfather passed away. She told police…

Indian River Co. planning director resigns after arrest over grandfather's death

Christopher Balter, 35, the Director of Planning and Development for Indian River County, resigned after his arrest in connection with his grandfather's death.

Indian River County employee resigns after arrest

Chris Balter, the planning director for Indian River County, resigns following his arrest for delivery of a controlled substance and forgery.

Former Indian River County official arrested in connection with grandfather's death

A now-former Indian River County employee is facing felony charges after investigators say he gave his grandfather an unprescribed drug and forged a signature to take ownership of his home.

Indian River County director resigns days after arrest in connection to grandfather's death

Just three days after his arrest in connection to his grandfather's death, Indian River County's Director of Planning and Development, Christopher Michael Balter, resigned from his position.