Indiana auditors: Lake Sheriff improperly used nearly $300K for donations, golf, travel costs
- Posted on January 5, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Indiana auditors: Lake Sheriff improperly used nearly $300K for donations, golf, travel costs

A state audit released Monday accused Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. of improperly using nearly $300,000 for charity or church donations, golf outings and travel costs.