Former Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd has been indicted on five felony counts of perjury, according authorities Wednesday.
The grand jury indictment follows a yearlong investigation by Lake County Sheriff’s detectives and the Office of Professional Standards, a news release Wednesday said. A Lake County judge has issued a $150,000 arrest warrant for Rudd, the release said.
No other details were immediately provided on the criminal charges. Undersheriff Ray Rose and Special Prosecutor Brian Towne are expected to hold a news conference will more information Wednesday evening.
"I have nothing to say until I talk to my lawyer," Rudd said when reached by the Lake County News-Sun Wednesday.
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