Hamilton County Reporter

An investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police into allegations of alleged misconduct in the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office is now entering its 11th month.

In December of last year, the Hamilton County Commissioners contacted the Indiana State Police after allegations became public of the Treasurer’s Office not charging late tax payment penalties to family members.

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Nearly four months into the investigation Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham requested a Special Prosecutor be assigned to the case.

The request indicated Buckingham felt the appointment was necessary to avoid the appearance of impropriety.

Buckingham’s request was granted by Hamilton County Judge Paul Felix in April of this year.  Hancock County Prosecutor Brent Eaton was assigned to oversee the investigation for a court-ordered six-month period.

Now, six months into his assignment, Eaton requested and was granted an additional 60 days to continue his role in the investigation.

In September, Prosecutor Eaton told the Reporter, “I’m hoping things wrap up soon, but I want to be fair, complete and accurate, however long that takes.”