KNOX COUNTY, INDIANA, Ind. — The Knox County coroner was arrested Wednesday night for misconduct and possession of meth and fentanyl, Indiana State Police said.
Karen Donovan, 40, of Vincennes, is facing preliminary charges of official misconduct, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a schedule II controlled substance (fentanyl), all Level 6 felonies.
State police detectives began an investigation in April 2022 after receiving information of misconduct.
On Wednesday night, a search warrant was executed at Donovan's home, with detectives finding meth and fentanyl.
Donovan was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail, where she posted bond and was released.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office and Vincennes Police Department assisted in the investigation.