Former Columbus Township trustee facing theft, misconduct charges
Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s Press Release
Township Trustee, with nine counts of Theft and nine counts of Official Misconduct.
Jackson resigned from his position after the Indiana State Police began a criminal investigation in November 2024 into irregularities with township finances involving credit card purchases. The
Indiana State Board of Accounts published a special investigation report in May, documenting $1,123,334.27 in personal expenses paid for with credit cards for Columbus Township.
Benjamin Jackson Charging Information
Benjamin Jackson PCA
The case was filed in Bartholomew County Circuit Court, however the Honorable Judge Kelly Benjamin has recused herself and the case is awaiting assignment of a Special Judge.
The filing of a criminal charge is simply an allegation and is not evidence of guilt. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. The Indiana Rules
of Professional Conduct prohibit the prosecutor from further commenting on this matter. At this time, there will be no further comment.