Gambling Treasurer Convicted, Suspended

The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended an attorney as a result of a felony conviction.

The Indychannel reported on the charges

The former clerk-treasurer of the east-side town of Warren Park was charged with using the town’s money to pay for his gambling addiction.

Harold Bean, 74, was arrested on charges of theft and official misconduct.

Town officials were notified by Chase Bank of irregularities in their account. According to court documents, Bean wrote himself 50 checks for nearly $21,000.

Bean told investigators that he had a gambling problem and spent the money at casinos in Shelbyville and Anderson.

The attorney had previously been reprimanded for judicial misconduct.

The Indiana Lawyer had a story on his contentious dovorce. (Mike Frisch)