Indiana police chief — whose dad is running for high-profile sheriff position — arrested on slew of misconduct, steroids charges
Earl Mayo, the police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, was arrested on multiple charges including misconduct and unlawful possession of steroids. His arrest follows a federal raid on his home, where authorities seized over 100 guns. Mayo's father, Jerry Williams, is currently running for sheriff in Lake County, raising concerns about the implications of his son's legal troubles on the campaign.
- ▪Earl Mayo was arrested on charges of misconduct, obstruction of justice, theft, and unlawful possession of an anabolic steroid.
- ▪Federal agents executed search warrants at Mayo's home, leading to the seizure of more than 100 guns.
- ▪The Lake County Sheriff’s Department has taken over policing duties in New Chicago following Mayo's arrest.
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US News Indiana police chief — whose dad is running for high-profile sheriff position — arrested on slew of misconduct, steroids charges By Georgia Worrell Published May 25, 2026, 2:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The police chief of a small town in Lake County, Indiana – where his dad is running for the high-profile position of sheriff – was arrested on a slew of misconduct charges over the weekend after feds raided his home and found a trove of guns and steroids, according to reports.
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