East Central Reporter

The Shelby County State’s Attorney announced criminal charges against Kathleen Agney, wife of Troy Agney, the former Shelby County EMA Director. Below is the quote released and provided to Shelbyville Eagle.

“Today,  May 2, 2023, I caused to be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court felony charges stemming from an investigation into irregularities in the Stewardson Fire Protection District.  These charges focus on the documents created in furtherance of the misapplication of credit of the Stewardson Fire Protection District.  Charged in this stage of the investigation is Kathleen Agney with nine (9) counts of forgery each a Class 3 felony.  The charges and allegations contained in the charging instrument are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”

We first reported on a criminal investigation involving Troy Agney in this article. In the previous article, we were told the investigation was completed and a charging decision was pending.  Turns out the investigation was actually incomplete.  The above charges are a result of further investigations conducted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and we understand the investigation is still active as it relates to her husband Troy Agney.

The original complaint alleging theft at the Stewardson Fire Protection District was in 2019.  We understand due to a statute of limitations on certain alleged crimes there will be no resolution to some of those complaints.  According to the State’s Attorney, forgery is a Class 3 Felony and there is no time limit for prosecution as outlined in 720 ICLS 5/3-5.

“The charges and allegations contained in the charging instrument are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”

This story was originally published by Edgar County Watchdogs. Read the original HERE.