INDIANA STATE POLICE ARRESTS MORGAN COUNTY ATTORNEY

Martinsville, IN – On Thursday, April 25, Indiana State Police Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit arrested a Morgan County attorney who served in local government as the county attorney and a Martinsville City Council member.

James K. Wisco, Age 43, of Martinsville, was arrested at the Morgan County Jail where his custody was transferred. There was a $5,000 cash bond. A warrant for his arrest had been issued from Morgan County Superior Court II for the following charges:

• Corrupt Business Influence, a Level 5 Felony (1 Count)
• Theft, a Level 6 Felony (13 Counts)
• Counterfeiting, a Level 6 Felony (7 Counts)
• Official Misconduct, a Level 6 Felony (1 Count)

Master Trooper/Detective Tim Denby initiated the investigation in December 2023 following a meeting with Morgan County Prosecutor Steve Sonnega, who had requested the Indiana State Police investigate because he became aware of forgery and theft allegations involving Wisco. At the time of the investigation's start, Wisco was serving as the attorney for Morgan County and was a current member of the Martinsville City Council. Wisco was also a practicing attorney for the law firm Foley, Peden, & Wisco.

During the investigation, Denby interviewed victims and witnesses as well as obtained financial documents after requesting judicially signed search warrants and subpoenas.

Following an extensive and lengthy investigation, Denby forwarded a probable cause affidavit and requested an arrest warrant for Wisco. Wisco agreed to surrender to the Indiana State Police and was arrested without incident. A special prosecutor has been assigned. 

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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