Indiana deputy resigns over comments

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (NBC, KYMA) - An Allen County Sheriff's deputy has resigned over comments he made about the use of deadly force.

Ben Fries resigned a day after text messages sent by Fries were released by the Allen County Sheriff.

In those messages, Fries said he gets quote "The desire to kill and how much power it can bring a man." end quote.

The Sheriff had been pushing for the county merit board to fire Fries, over comments he made about killing people.

Fries was cleared of criminal charges when he shot and killed an armed man in 2024.

In addition, he expressed had had not shot anyone with his Glock and reportedly told another officer who was involved in a shooting "At least I killed my guy." End quote.

Fries had petitioned to keep his police k-9, but that request was denied.