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6mo ago

Indiana GOP House Candidate Arrested for Alleged Protection Order Violation

Jim Schenke was detained a day before the election over claims of contacting a protected individual via social media.

Jim Schenke, GOP candidate for the Indiana House 26th District seat, backed over a lamp post Saturday in the 200 block of South Street in West Lafayette, according to police and Schenke's statement. He then left the scene, for which he was cited, according to police.
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Overview

  • Jim Schenke, a Republican candidate for Indiana's 26th House District, was arrested for allegedly violating a protection order by commenting on a Facebook post.
  • Two protection orders have been filed against Schenke this year, while he claims to have a protection order against the complainant.
  • Following his arrest, Schenke was released on a $250 bond and resumed his campaign activities, denying the allegations on social media.
  • Schenke's campaign has faced multiple controversies, including accusations of inadequate political disclaimers and a hit-and-run incident involving a street lamp.
  • Schenke is contesting against incumbent Democrat Chris Campbell, with hopes of being the first Republican to represent the district in six years.