Vigo County Sheriff's deputy arrested for domestic battery

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Vigo County Sheriff's deputy was arrested last night on allegations of domestic battery.

1st Sgt. Jeffrey S. Bell, 47,  was arrested by the Indiana State Police and booked into the Vigo County Jail around 10:30 p.m. He is charged with domestic battery and interfering in the reporting of a crime.

Sheriff John Plasse announced the arrest this morning, stating that Bell was relieved of police duties and his duty weapon, 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," Plasse said.