MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Morgan County attorney has been arrested for corrupt business influences, theft, counterfeiting, and more after an investigation was launched by Indiana State Police.
According to a release from ISP, a warrant for the arrest of 43-year-old James K. Wisco of Martinsville was issued from a Morgan County court for the following charges:
- Corrupt Business Influence | Level 5 Felony (1 Count)
- Theft | Level 6 Felony (13 Counts)
- Counterfeiting | Level 6 Felony (7 Counts)
- Official Misconduct | Level 6 Felony (1 Count)
The investigation was launched in December of 2023 after reports of alleged theft and forgery involving Wisco were brought to ISP.
“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,” the release states. “Wisco was also a practicing attorney for the law firm Foley, Peden, & Wisco.”
Throughout the investigation, witnesses and victims were interviewed and financial documents were obtained. Through that evidence, warrants were requested and Wisco surrendered to the Indiana State Police without incident.
ISP noted that a special prosecutor has been assigned to the case.
