Richard Bagsby’s record reveals a consistent pattern of criminal conduct, legal violations, and poor judgment. He served a prison sentence for cocaine dealing, accumulated numerous civil judgments, repeatedly had his driver’s license suspended, and failed to meet basic civic obligations.

  • Richard Bagsby has a criminal record covering two decades, including jail time for dealing cocaine and resisting law enforcement.
  • He has had his driver’s license suspended 10 different times over a 14-year period due to failing a sobriety test, driving while having a suspended license, failing to appear in court, and failing to pay penalties.
  • He also has been known to lie to law enforcement officials. In one instance, a police officer stopped Bagsby and noticed his license was suspended. When he asked Bagsby about his driver’s license, Bagsby lied, knowing that he had an existing arrest warrant. (Lafayette Police Department, Case 2007-014298, Incident Report Filed 10/11/07)
  • Voters deserve to know the full extent of his criminal history before casting their ballot.

In 2004, Bagsby Faced Felony Charges And A Deferred Sentence For Possessing And Intending To Distribute Cocaine And Marijuana In Oklahoma. According To A Craig County District Court Employee, Bagsby’s Case Was Expunged In 2020. (Lexis-Nexis, Criminal Database-Oklahoma, Accessed 10/20/25; In-Person Inquiry, Craig County District Court, Conducted 10/22/25)

In April 2008, Bagsby Was Charged With Dealing Cocaine, Possession Of Cocaine, Resisting Law Enforcement, And Maintaining A Common Nuisance. He Later Pleaded Guilty To 3 Of The Charges And Was Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
(Tippecanoe Superior Court, Case 79D01-0804-FA-000010, Docket, Accessed 11/12/25)
In October 2007, A Lafayette Police Officer Stopped Bagsby For A Broken License Plate Light, And Then Noticed His License Was Suspended. When He Asked Bagsby About His License, Bagsby Lied And Said He Left It At Home. After The Officer Cited Bagsby For Driving With A Suspended License And Impounded The Vehicle, Dispatch Informed Him Of An Outstanding Warrant Against Bagsby. (Lafayette Police Department, Case 2007-014298, Incident Report Filed 10/11/07)
In April 2008, A Lafayette Police Officer Received Info That Bagsby And His Brother, Will Campbell, Were Dealing Crack Cocaine From Their Residence. After Combing Through Bagsby’s Trash, The Officer Tagged Multiple Drug-Related Items As Evidence. (Lafayette Police Department, Case 2008-004115, Incident Reported Filed 4/1/08)
  • Bagsby has repeatedly been involved in civil disputes that raise serious concerns about his judgment.
  • He has been evicted multiple times for failure to pay his rent and just in the last few years, has defaulted several times for failure to pay tens of thousands of dollars from personal loans and credit cards.
  • He is facing two different court rulings against his construction business totaling over $35,000 for unpaid materials and breach of contract.
  • His record shows a pattern of legal and financial troubles that voters should not ignore.
In December 2023, A Judge Issued A $14,917.04 Judgment Against Bagsby. (Tippecanoe County Superior Court, Case 79D01-2309-CC-001430, Judgment, Filed 12/4/23)
In May 2025, ABC Supply Sued Bagsby And His B Squared Construction Service LLC For $13,960.68 In Unpaid Bills, Plus Collection Costs, Attorney Fees And Interest. (Marion County Superior Court, Case 49D02-2505-CC-022622, Complaint, Filed 5/13/25)
In March 2025, A Judge Issued A Default Judgment Against B Squared Construction Service LLC For $18,200.67, Plus Interest. (Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Case 2025-003474-CC-05, Default Final Judgment, Filed 3/27/25)
In January 2026, Interior Supply Company sued Bagsby And His B Squared Construction Service LLC for $12,571.59 In Unpaid Bills, plus Collection Costs, Attorney fees And interest. (Marion County Superior Court, Case 49D02-2601-CC-002996, Complaint, Filed 1/16/26).
  • Beyond the courtroom, Bagsby’s conduct reflects troubling character concerns.
  • His pattern of behavior demonstrates poor judgment and disregard for basic standards of accountability.
  • Bagsby repeatedly lied and refused to cooperate with law enforcement.
  • Richard Bagsby didn’t vote in 12 elections due to his criminal record and sentencing and even when he was eligible to vote he failed to vote in another 12 elections by his own choice.
In March 2007, A Woman Named Christen Couture Called The Lafayette Police To Report That Bagsby Had Stolen $330 From Her Nightstand Drawer While She Was Showering. A Police Officer Reported That Bagsby Initially Lied About Stealing The Money, But Later Admitted To Stealing $150. Couture Did Not Pursue A Case Against Him. (Lafayette Police Department, Case 2007-003306, Filed 3/12/07)
In December 2005, A Lafayette Police Officer Stopped A Vehicle Carrying Bagsby And His Brother, Aaron, After Watching It Leave A Known Drug House. While No Arrests Were Made, The Officer Noted That A Small Amount Of Marijuana Was Detected, And Stated That Bagsby Was Not Cooperative And Was Likely Lying About The Backstory Of A BB Gun Carried By His Brother. (Lafayette Police Department, Case 2005-017711, Incident Report Filed 12/5/05)
In March 2008, Members Of An Undercover Task Force Observed Bagsby’s Brother, William “Will Dolla” Campbell, Dealing Crack Cocaine While Driving A Vehicle Registered To Bagsby. While Bagsby Answered Police Questions, He Refused To Let Them Into His Residence, And A Female Was Seen Running To The Back Of The Residence When The Police Arrived. (Lafayette Police Department, Case #2008-003840, Incident Report Filed 3/26/08)
According To Indiana Records, Bagsby Did Not Vote Between The 2004 General Election And The 2016 General Election. Since Then, He Has Consistently Voted In Statewide Elections. (Tippecanoe County Board of Elections & Voter Registration, Voting History-Bagsby, Accessed 10/28/25)