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Police Arrest Knox County Coroner

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Coroner Karen Donovan, 40, is accused of misconduct and possessing illegal drugs

The Knox County coroner has been arrested on misconduct and drug charges. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

Indiana State Police say Coroner Karen Donovan faces charges of Official Misconduct, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The ISP says its detectives began investigating the 40-year-old Donovan nearly a year ago after receiving word of possible misconduct.

Police say a search warrant was executed at Donavon’s home in Vincennes last (Wed) night and detectives found meth and fentanyl.

Police arrested Donovan and took her to the Knox County Jail where she later posted bond and was released.

The ISP thanked the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Vincennes Police for their assistance.