Jordan Brewer, Joshua Brewer and Bert Weaver, Clinton County Commissioners issued a joint statement concerning the charges filed against Sheriff Rich Kelly and his wife and matron, Ashley. That statement is below:
This is a sad and unfortunate day for Clinton County. Nobody wants to wake up and face a day knowing that criminal charges have been filed against an elected official in the highest role of law enforcement within the community. We take these charges very seriously and are very concerned about the integrity of Clinton County. We also understand the criminal justice system and that individuals are innocent until proven guilty; however, these allegations are extremely serious and very disturbing for individuals that are still in their elected office and appointed position. We hope and pray that Clinton County will become stronger and more resilient from this dark day in our county’s history.