In Clark County, Indiana, Earl Mayo, the newly appointed police chief of New Chicago, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to allegedly selling a gun that was held as evidence. The charges include two counts related to the sale of the firearm, raising questions about the integrity of law enforcement leadership. This case involves institutions such as the Chicago Police Department, Clark County Municipal Court, and Indiana State Police.

The dispute centers on the credibility of the allegations and the appropriateness of Mayo's arrest and prosecution.

The case is currently pending further legal proceedings in Clark County.