James (Jim) Nicholson
Republican · IN
James (Jim) Nicholson has spent 36 years as a police officer, supervisor, and administrator, including 8 years as a police chief. His priorities are active, visible patrols across the county and small towns, and strong leadership and training in the county jail.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Served as chief of the New Castle Police Department from 2004 to 2012. He then went back to his rank of captain over the patrol division.
April 15, 2026
Source: thecouriertimes.com
Spoke as New Castle police chief after two of his officers were charged with ghost employment. The charges covered paid hours at a county jail program. His department helped state police investigate.
November 19, 2009
Source: heraldbulletin.com
Past race James (Jim) Nicholson ran in:
- Henry County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Henry County, Indiana