Son of Lake County Sheriff candidate faces theft, official misconduct, obstruction, and steroid possession charges

NEW CHICAGO, Ind. — The police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, has been arrested on a series of felony charges including theft, official misconduct, obstruction of justice, and unlawful possession of anabolic steroids.

Earl Mayo, 45, was taken into custody Friday in Clark County, Ohio. According to court records, the charges stem from allegations that he stole a gun tied to an active criminal case and sold it to a pawn shop. A federal raid on his home reportedly uncovered steroids and a large number of firearms.

Mayo faces multiple felony counts in Lake County, Indiana. His father, Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams, who recently won the Democratic primary for Lake County Sheriff, confirmed the arrest and released a statement saying the family is “deeply concerned.”

Following the arrest, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has assumed policing duties for the town of New Chicago.

This case has drawn significant attention due to Mayo’s prominent position and his father’s high-profile campaign for sheriff.