News Release

MARTINSVILLE — On Friday, Jan. 17, the former Morgan County Attorney changed his plea from not guilty to that of guilty.

James K. Wisco

James K. Wisco, 43, Martinsville, was arrested without incident by Indiana State Police Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit in April 2024. According to the investigation, he stole more than $160,000. He was initially charged with one count of corrupt business influence, 13 counts of theft, seven counts of counterfeiting and one count of official misconduct.

At the time of the investigation’s start, Wisco served as the attorney for Morgan County and was a member of the Martinsville City Council. He was also a practicing attorney for the law firm Foley, Peden & Wisco.

On Friday, Wisco appeared in Morgan Superior Court 2 and agreed to enter a guilty plea. He pleaded guilty to the following charges:

• Count II: Theft, a Level 6 Felony (Lesser Included)
• Count III: Theft, a Level 6 Felony
• Count IV: Theft, a Level 6 Felony
• Count V: Theft, a Level 6 Felony
• Count VI: Theft, a Level 6 Felony
• Count XIII: Theft, a Level 6 Felony
• Count XIV: Theft, a Level 6 Felony

Wisco’s sentence court date is scheduled for April 25, in Morgan Superior Court 2. Special Prosecutor David Sutter has notified the victims named in the police report and charging information. Anyone with questions regarding their status as a victim can contact (812) 265-8932 and request to speak with the Victim Assistance Coordinator.