Christopher Anderson

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney's Office announced the grand jury of Elkhart County convened Tuesday by the Elkhart County Circuit Court at the request of Prosecuting Attorney Vicki Elaine Becker to hear evidence regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding allegations that Elkhart County Clerk Christopher Anderson, and his Chief Deputy Clerk Carol Smith, approved the expenditure of public funds without proper authorization.

In September 2024, the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office and the Indiana State Board of Accounts were notified of concerns with certain clerk employees receiving payment for hours that they didn't work.

Officials were also informed the practice had been going on for several years.

A public report was issued by

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