Wabash County Election Returns: 2 of 16 Precincts

2018 Wabash County Election Results

2 of 16 Precincts Reporting

State

For Governor & Lieutenant Governor

JB Pritzker (Juliana Stratton): 97

Bruce Rauner (Evelyn Sanguinetti): 137

Grayson Kash Jackson (Sanjeev Mohip): 4

William “Sam” McCann (Aaron Merreighn): 5

For Attorney General

Kwame Raoul: 85

Ericka Harold: 151

Bubba Harsy: 7

For Secretary of State

Jesse White: 120

Jason Helland: 123

Steve Dutner: 5

For Comptroller

Susana A. Mendoza: 91

Darlene Senger: 141

Claire Ball: 11

For Treasurer

Michael Frerichs: 85

Jim Dodge: 148

Michael Leheney: 10

Congressional

For Representative In Congress (15th Congressional District)

Kevin Gaither: 96

John M. Shimkus: 151

Representative

For Representative In The General Assembly (109th Representative District)

Cynthia Given: 95

Darren Bailey: 150

County

For County Clerk & Recorder

Janet L. Will: 219

For County Treasurer

Beverly J. McBride: 216

For County Sheriff

J. Derek Morgan: 232

Regional Office Of Education

For Regional Superintendent Of Schools

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Rister: 201

For County Commissioner

Timothy R. Hocking: 222

Judicial

For Judge Of The Appellate Court (5th Judicial District)

Kevin T. Hoerner: 88

David K. Overstreet: 158

Ballot For Judicial Candidates Seeking Retention In Office

Melissa Morgan: Yes: 182  No: 29

Christopher L. Weber Yes: 165, No 41

T. Scott Webb Yes: 158, No: 44

Jo Beth Weber Yes 171, No: 39

Eric J. Dirnbeck Yes: 163, No: 38

Public Question

Wabash General Hospital District

Shall the Wabash General Hospital District be authorized to construct, develop, expand, extend, and improve any hospital related facilities located outside the territory of the District as an aid, advantage, or convenience to the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of the Wabash General Hospital.

YES: 208

NO: 29

More Details Emerge On Mt. Carmel's New Leaf Vac Program

Mt. Carmel’s revamped leaf vac program is preparing to begin within the next couple of weeks. At last night’s city council meeting, city clerk Rudy Witsman said crews are preparing the only operable leaf vac that the city has. Last month, the city council approved restarting the leaf vac requiring residents to purchase a $30 ticket if they choose to participate. Last night, Witsman clarified a couple of points about the program…

Witsman said once you purchase a $30 ticket, it might be 2 or 3 days until your leaves are taken care of and pickups will be dependent on the weather. Witsman said the leaf vac program will continue as long as the machine doesn’t break down. He said the city continues to pick up bagged leaves free of charge around town.

American Legion Post to Host Veterans Day Observance

To celebrate Veterans Day this year, the Mount Carmel American Legion Post is planning an observance ceremony at the VFW building at 101 S. Market Street.

Due to Veterans Day falling on a Sunday, the ceremony will take place at 2:00 PM rather than at the customary time of 11:00 AM. Following the observance, the VFW will serve refreshments for those in attendance.

Join us in honoring our veterans and those who are currently serving in our armed forces.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Evansville woman on Marijuana charge

On November 5, 2018, at 8:41 a.m. Gibson County Sgt. Bruce Vanoven conducted a traffic stop on a Blue 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix for having False and Fictitious plates on the vehicle while traveling on US 41 near County Road 1250 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Sgt. Vanoven identified the driver as 34 year old Melissa L. Smith of Evansville. During a roadside investigation Sgt. Vanoven discovered a small amount of Marijuana as well as drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. At the conclusion of his investigation Sgt. Vanoven transported Ms. Smith to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. Ms. Smith was also issued citations for Expired License Plates, Operating an Unsafe Vehicle, and Driving While Suspended-Infraction. She remains in custody on a $550 bond.

Assisting Sgt. Vanoven in his investigation was Indiana State Trooper Ryan Johnson. 

All Criminal defendants are to be pre sumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Gun Stolen from Trooper’s Vehicle

Vigo County-Indiana State Police is asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in a break-in of a State Police vehicle.

At approximately 4:00 this morning, a suspect broke into two vehicles. One vehicle was a Trooper’s issued commission. The break-ins occurred in Rio Subdivision in Northern Vigo County. The suspect took cash and most concerning a department issued hand gun. The hand gun is a Sig Sauer P227 .45 caliber pistol, black in color with a State Police emblem engraved on the top of the weapon near the rear sites.

Video obtained from surveillance cameras show the suspect checking vehicles in the area. The suspect appears to have short dark hair and is mostly clean-shaven with the exception of hair on his chin. He also appears to be wearing running pants and a light colored hoodie. The make of the vehicle appears to be an older model SUV, possibly a Chevy or GMC.

The case is being investigated by Indiana State Police Detective Don Curtis. Assisting at the scene was ISP Master Trooper Hans Nowak.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Putnamville Indiana State Police Post at (765)653-4114. Anonymous tips can be made.

Mt. Carmel Woman Taken To Jail For Driving Suspended & No Insurance

11/04/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Ashton T. Reed of Mt. Carmel after she was observed operating a 2001 Ford on a suspended license.  Reed was stopped and placed under arrest for driving while suspended.  Reed was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for driving while suspended and operating a motor vehicle while uninsured.  Reed was held pending the posting of bond.   MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office. 

Driver Faces Various Charges After Traffic Stop

11/04/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 56 year old Janet S. McGill of Mt. Carmel after police observed her operating a 2012 Honda in the 900 block of W. 9th Street.  The arresting officer knew McGill was driving on a suspended Indiana driver's license.  The arresting officer initiated a vehicle stop and placed McGill under arrest.  During the arrest police located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  McGill was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with driving while license is suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and illegal use of property.  McGill is being held pending the setting of bond. MCPD K9 Ace assisted in the traffic stop.

Grayville Woman Arrested By MCPD On Various Charges

11/02/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 28 year old Ashley Murphy of Grayville after the vehicle she was a passenger in was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police.  K-9 Ace indicated to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle therefore a search of the vehicle was conducted.  Police located a used hypodermic needle and prescription pills inside of the vehicle.  It was also discovered that Murphy was wanted on a White County failure to appear warrant.  Murphy was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle and she was served the White County warrant.  Murphy was held pending the posting of bond.  

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Indiana DOC Warrant

11/01/2018-Mt. Camel Police arrested 35 year old Justin M. Gourley of Mt. Carmel after police saw him in a vehicle on South Walnut Street.  The arresting officer knew Gourley was wanted on an Indiana Department of Corrections warrant.  Police stopped the vehicle and placed Gourley under arrest.  Gourley was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending transfer to Indiana.

Bellmont Incident Results In Woman Arrested & Search For Man Who Fled Scene

On Wednesday at 1:45pm, the Wabash county Sheriff's office responded to 109 N..Church St. In Bellmont in reference to an open line phone call that sounded like people were fighting and crying.

Subsequently 36 year old Jennifer Swift a/k/a Perry, was taken into custody for an outstanding Illinois Department of Corrections warrant with an additional Wabash County warrant.

Additionally 36 year old Nathan G. "Nate" Jackson fled the scene. Jackson is wanted on an outstanding warrant from St.Clair County. Any information on Jackson's whereabouts should be directed to the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, or Wabash County Crimestoppers.