IMPD sergeant arrested on official misconduct charge for alleged auto fraud

Indianapolis police arrested a 31-year veteran of their own department Thursday on charges of official misconduct. Sgt. Charles Butler, 55, was charged Thursday in Marion County with one count of official misconduct, a level 6 felony, for allegedly signing fraudulent VIN inspection forms. According to IMPD, for more than a year Butler signed inspection forms at Mid America Auto Sales for salvaged or wrecked vehicles without inspecting the vehicle itself. In return, investigators allege Butler was compensated by the auto dealer as much as $100-$150 per title he signed.