Submitted by Office of the Indiana Inspector General
Prentice
An investigation conducted by the Indiana Office of Inspector General has resulted in two criminal charges against a former state employee.
The Marion County prosecutor filed charges against Steven L. Harris, a former employee with the Indiana Veteran’s Home. The charges allege that Harris committed theft and official misconduct. Charging documents accuse Harris of using state time and a state-issued vehicle in ways inconsistent with his official duties.
A pre-trial conference is set for June 2, 2026.
“Our investigators’ diligence and the Indiana Veterans’ Home’s full cooperation uncovered evidence that warranted certifying these charges to the prosecutor,” Indiana Inspector General Jared Prentice said. “The prosecutor’s decision to file those charges demonstrates that accountability in state government is not optional – for anyone.”
Both charges are Level 6 felonies, carrying a potential sentence of two and a half years.
A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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