VIGO COUNTY, Ind – Vigo County Sheriff First Sergeant Jeff Bell was arrested Wednesday evening (4/8/20) by the Indiana State Police on charges of Domestic Battery and Interfering in the Reporting of a Crime.

In a press release, Sheriff John Plasse said that the 47-year-old Bell was relieved of police duties and his duty weapon. His badge, ID and department vehicle were seized.

He was placed on administrative leave until a merit board meeting can be held to determine his status as a merit deputy pending the filing of formal charges by the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office.

Indiana State Police are handling the investigation.