Indiana Police Chief Earl Mayo Arrested and Charged with Multiple Offenses in Ohio
Earl Mayo, the police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, has been arrested in Clark County, Ohio, and is facing several charges. The charges, filed in Lake County, Indiana, include official misconduct, obstruction of justice, theft, and unlawful possession of an anabolic steroid. The arrest was confirmed by Mayo's father, Jerry Williams, who is an Indiana State Police Major and a candidate for Lake County sheriff. Following the arrest, investigators conducted a search of Mayo's home in Merrillville. The family has expressed concern over the allegations, emphasizing the values they instilled in Mayo. They have stated that Mayo is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and they are allowing the legal process to proceed without further comment.