Incident At Local Restaurant Results In Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Woman

On 6/08/2025, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Rebecca A. Dudley, age 55, of Mt. Carmel for Criminal Trespass to Residence and Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer following a call to the Cactus Cuisine Restaurant in the 800 block of W 3rd Street.  Police were called to the restaurant to investigate a report that Dudley refused to leave the establishment when requested by restaurant staff, due to unruly and disruptive behavior.  When the officer spoke to Dudley, she appeared intoxicated on alcohol.  Dudley was again asked to leave and again refused to exit the building.  Staff requested to sign a complaint against Dudley for trespass and were allowed to do so.  Dudley continued to refuse to leave and was placed under arrest.  During the arrest, Dudley attempted to kick one of the officers while also pulling away in an attempt to avoid arrest. Dudley was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where she was charged and later released on a Notice to Appear.