Failing To Register As Violent Offender Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail

On 6/03/2025, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Christopher B. Cash, age 46, of Mt. Carmel for Failure to Register-Violent Offender Against Youth.  The arrest stemmed from an investigation into Cash failing to update his statutorily required registry due to an address change.  During the investigation, officers found information indicating Cash had moved from his registered address to another Mt. Carmel address, failing to notify the Mt. Carmel Police Department within the required 5-day timeframe.  The arresting officer observed Cash operating a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at 7th & Walnut Street.  Cash was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Once there, Cash was issued the above charge and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.