Former Adams County Coroner Charged with Official Misconduct

Former Adams County Coroner Jim Keller has been charged with official misconduct.

The Herald-Whig reports the charges were filed Friday in Adams County Circuit Court.

A citizen’s complaint was filed against Keller in June. Keller announced his resignation shortly thereafter.

An investigation into allegations of official misconduct and unlawful delivery of controlled substances has been ongoing since June.

Keller has been summoned to appear in Adams County Court October 24th.