Updated: Western Kentucky sheriff indicted on charges of misconduct, witness tampering
More information has been released regarding the Webster County Sheriff indicted on two criminal charges, according to Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office.
Donald Jones, 57, of Sebree, was prosecuted by Cameron’s office on one count of first-degree official misconduct, a Class A misdemeanor, and one count of tampering with a witness, a Class D felony.
According to court documents, Jones is charged with tampering because he allegedly made false statements with intent to affect court testimony.
Jones’ indictment also alleges he committed official misconduct in October 2021 when he, as the Webster County sheriff, gave a defendant of a criminal case advice on her charges.
Cameron’s office made the announcement in a news release sent out Wednesday afternoon. The indictment is the result of an investigation by the office’s Special Prosecutions Unit, according to the release.
Jones did not respond to a request for comment.
Detective Herman Hall investigated the case on behalf of the Attorney General’s office. Assistant Attorney General Barbara Whaley presented the case before a Webster County grand jury.
According to the Tristate News, Jones became the sheriff on Jan. 1, 2021, and took over for former sheriff Frankie Springfield, who retired at the end of 2020. Jones has been with the department for 25 years, and was captain before his position as sheriff.
This story was originally published August 11, 2022 at 10:55 AM.
