LPD Chief Paul Clark has confirmed that Debbie McDonald has stepped down from her position as an officer for the Linton Police Department. McDonald submitted her resignation yesterday (Monday) afternoon, effective immediately.

In late August, the Indiana State Police confirmed an investigation was underway into a possible misuse of funds from Linton Lodge #105 Fraternal Order of Police and McDonald was placed on administrative leave with pay.

At that time, ISP and F.O.P. did not confirm the identity of anyone under investigation, but in early October, the F.O.P. filed a civil suit against McDonald alleging over $28,000 in funds had been “misappropriated” during the time McDonald served as the organization’s treasurer.

More recently, Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw filed a petition asking that a special prosecutor be appointed to the matter in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety in making charging decisions and prosecuting a criminal case, if filed.

On November 1, Judge Erik Allen of Greene Circuit Court approved and issued an order appointing Senior Prosecutor Stanley Levco of Evansville as special prosecutor to supervise the investigation, make charging decisions, and prosecute the case if criminal charges are filed. The length of the special prosecutor’s term is for however long it takes to fully investigate the matter and to prosecute the case if filed.

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