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Skylar Thompson
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IN-JACKSON-THOMPSON-2026-08
Skylar Thompson
Allegedly searched the same plate 2,055 times for personal reasons, repeatedly using City Planning/Traffic Analysis as justification despite having no such assignment.
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Last verified September 2, 2026
//Person
Name
Skylar Thompson
Role title
Deputy
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
City
Brownstown
County
Jackson
State
Indiana
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
No longer employed
Arrest date
September 1, 2026
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Department referred audit findings to ISP. Thompson was charged, arrested and is no longer employed.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Allegedly searched the same plate 2,055 times for personal reasons, repeatedly using City Planning/Traffic Analysis as justification despite having no such assignment.
Technology type
Allegedly searched the same plate 2,055 times for personal reasons, repeatedly using City Planning/Traffic Analysis as justification despite having no such assignment.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
2025-12-31
Misuse end
2026-08-02
Known alleged search count
2055
Known duration
7.1 months
False search justificationNon-law-enforcement useRepeated personal searchUnauthorized search
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Routine internal audit
Investigating agency
Indiana State Police
Known charge count
2
Charges
Official Misconduct (Level 6 felony); Fraud (Class A misdemeanor)
//Timeline
Charges updated
Official Misconduct (Level 6 felony); Fraud (Class A misdemeanor)
Routine internal audit
Department referred audit findings to ISP. Thompson was charged, arrested and is no longer employed.
No longer employed
Department referred audit findings to ISP. Thompson was charged, arrested and is no longer employed.
Arrested / Charged
Department referred audit findings to ISP. Thompson was charged, arrested and is no longer employed.
Arrested / Charged
Department referred audit findings to ISP. Thompson was charged, arrested and is no longer employed.