8-16-17 former tci staff member accused of having sex with inmate

A former Taycheedah Correctional Institution staff member accused of sexually assaulting an inmate has posted $5000 cash bond.  Forty two year old Joseph Kelm is charged with four counts of second degree sexual assault by correctional staff.  The charges carry a maximum sentence 40 years in prison on each count and a total of $400,000 in fines.  Kelm is accused of having sexual contact with the inmate  in a janitor’s closet at the prison.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 15th.

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