Another delay has been granted in the felony case against former Wabash County Sheriff’s Deputy Chase Cheadle.
The case returned to Wabash County Circuit Court Thursday, but neither Cheadle nor Special Prosecutor Brian Towne appeared. Defense attorney Jonathan Turpin told the court he had spoken with Towne and both sides agreed to continue the case.
The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for October 15th at 9:30 a.m.
The continuance follows a June hearing when Turpin said he had received additional information from prosecutors and expected to file a motion involving that material. He indicated the motion would likely involve an allegation of evidence spoliation.
Cheadle, a former deputy and K-9 handler, originally faced eight charges, including official misconduct, theft, cruelty to animals and animal owner duties. Two felony counts were later dismissed at the special prosecutor’s request.
The charges stem from the July 2024 death of Cheadle’s police K-9, Kiki, who was found unresponsive. Cheadle resigned from the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department the following month.
The case remains pending.