Moses sworn in as interim sheriff

Interim Whitley County Sheriff Danny Moses and his deputies were sworn in Tuesday afternoon.

There is officially a new sheriff in Whitley County as Danny Moses was sworn in Tuesday to replace Todd Shelley who retired.

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. swore Danny Moses in as interim sheriff during a ceremony Tuesday.

Moses is moving over from his position as Whitley County Emergency Management Director emphasizing that it is on an interim basis.

“I’m taking it until the next election and then going back to emergency management,” Moses said when asked how Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White, Jr. convinced him to accept the position.

Moses said Chief Deputy Tim Baker will remain in his job.

“Tim is going to pretty much keep running things,” Moses said of the law enforcement side. “I’m going to take care of the office

While Danny Moses is serving as sheriff, Anthony Christie will be taking his place as Whitley County Emergency Management Director.

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Moses does bring law enforcement experience, having spent more than 20 years as a part-time Whitley County deputy.

The sheriff’s job will be on the ballot in the May primary. It is a partisan race, meaning it would only be contested in the November General Election if there are candidates representing multiple parties.

Along with Moses, the deputies and court security officers were also sworn in.

“We are pretty well fully staffed,” Moses said.

While Moses is serving as sheriff, Anthony Christie will be taking his place as Whitley County Emergency Management Director.

Christie, who has lived in Whitley County for three years after moving from Ohio, has served as a dispatcher, Woodbine firefighter and Whitley County Animal Control Officer.

“He is pretty familiar with everything,” Moses said of Christie noting that during his time as animal control officer, the two shared an office and Christie would frequently accompany him on calls.

“I’m excited and honored,” Christie said of taking over for Moses, even knowing that it is only temporary.

Christie was also sworn in on Tuesday.

Shelley announced in early November that he would be retiring effective Nov. 30 to spend more time with his family after 21 years in law enforcement.