Sheriff charged with battery resigning

? Woodson County Sheriff David Waddell, who is scheduled to resign this week, been charged with domestic battery.

Waddell was arrested in Emporia last week and was charged Monday in Lyon County with domestic battery and criminal damage.

Waddell also faces charges related to allegedly filing false expense claims while serving as sheriff. Those charges, filed in September, allege Waddell provided false information on vouchers and reimbursement forms for goods purchased for personal use.

Waddell announced his resignation, effective Wednesday, after those charges were filed.