On 12/29/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Derek W. Deisher, age 38, of Mt. Carmel, following a traffic stop in the 600 block of N Walnut St. During the traffic stop the arresting officer observed signs of impairment on Deisher due to suspected alcohol consumption. After conducting a roadside investigation Deisher was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Deisher was charged with DUI and later released on a $300 cash bond after processing.
Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On Hamilton County Warrant
On 12/27/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Anthony E. Nold, age 47, of Mt. Carmel, following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N Cherry St. The officer knew Nold had an active warrant for his arrest out of Hamilton County Illinois. Nold was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Nold was held on a $300 cash bond.
Christmas Eve Wallet Theft Leads To Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Duo
On 12/24/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Matthew L. Hess, age 24, and Megan M. Jackson, age 26, both of Mt. Carmel, after investigating a theft report. Officers spoke to the victim who reported accidentally leaving her wallet on a table while at Tastee Freeze. Officers were able to determine Hess and Jackson as suspects and later located them at a residence in the 100 block of N Division St. Both were arrested for Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Hess was also wanted out of Dubois County Indiana for Dealing Methamphetamine. Hess was held pending extradition back to Indiana while Jackson was released after the posting of bond. The victim’s property was recovered and returned to her.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Christmas Eve For Allegedly Battering Girlfriend
On 12/24/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Kenneth Wheeler II, age 44, of Mt. Carmel, following a domestic dispute with his girlfriend earlier in the day at her residence in the 1200 block of N. Walnut St. After investigating the report further officers found evidence to indicate a battery had occurred and placed Wheeler under arrest for Domestic Battery. Wheeler was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a bond setting by a judge.
Hudson & Madden Draw Top Ballot Spots For April Election
The ballot is now set for the April 2nd city election in Mt. Carmel. Two drawings were held this morning to determine the order candidates appear on the ballot among those in line when the filing period opened on December 10th. In the race for mayor, Bill Hudson will be listed first ahead of challenger Joe Judge. For commissioner, Chandler Madden’s name will be listed at the top of the ballot while Donald Kensell will be listed second followed by Eric Ikemire. The other candidates were placed on the ballot in the order they filed nominating petitions. City Clerk Rudy Witsman oversaw the drawing as City Hall employee Judy Landingham drew the ballot positions this morning.
City Clerk Rudy Witsman holds the basket as City Hall employee Judy Landingham draws Bill Hudson’s number to be first on the ballot in the April 2nd election. Joe Judge will be listed second on the ballot for mayor.
Shimkus Hosts Military Service Nominees Including One From Mt. Carmel
Effingham, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) hosted his 2019 nominations to the military service academies and their families at a reception held at the Elks Lodge in Effingham, IL on Thursday, December 27, 2018. The congressman nominates individuals from his district, and then the academies themselves make the final determination whether a nominee receives an appointment to attend that academy.
“The academies look at academics, leadership, and physical fitness in order to assure a young person is well-rounded and able to cope with the unique challenges of attending a military school,” Congressman Shimkus, himself a graduate of West Point, said. “I am very proud of these young men and women for considering an academy for their college choice and am grateful for the honor of being able to nominate them.”
Gary W. Harness, son of Jason and Nancy Harness, of Mt. Carmel, IL received one of Congressman Shimkus' nominations to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Gary is a senior at Mount Carmel High School where he has been involved in Cross Country, Tennis, National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, and the annual Music Department production. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and is actively involved in the St. Mary's Youth Group. Mr. Harness has also been accepted to Southeast Missouri State University where he plans to study Engineering and participate in the United States Air Force ROTC program if he does not receive an appointment to USAFA. Nominees typically receive notification of their appointment to an academy in February or March.
The four military academies that require congressional nominations are the: United States Military Academy (USMA), located in West Point, New York; United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), located in Colorado Springs, Colorado; United States Naval Academy (USNA), located in Annapolis, Maryland; and United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), located in Kings Point, New York.
High school juniors, college students, or current members of the military who are residents of the 15th District and wish to attend an academy beginning in 2020 can start the dual application process now by registering on the academy of their choice's website. This summer, interested students should complete the online application form for the Congressman’s office available at http://shimkus.house.gov/services/academy.
Two Gibson County Residents Arrested On Warrants
On 12/19/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Patricia K. Graves, age 44, and Kevin L. Pearson, age 52, both of Gibson County, on outstanding warrants for their arrest. Both were located outside of a residence located on Lambert Place. Graves had a warrant out of Effingham County, IL and Pearson had warrants from White and Crawford County IL. Both were transported to the Wabash County Jail pending extradition back to said counties.
Police Charge Mt. Carmel Man Following Stop
On 12/19/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Christopher S. Dearing, age 26, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving While License Suspended and Operating an Uninsured Vehicle following a traffic stop in the area of 4th & Chestnut Street. Dearing was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released after the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Charged After Traffic Stop
On 12/20/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Derrick D. Everett, age 46, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving While License Suspended and Operating an Uninsured Vehicle following a traffic stop in the area of 2nd & Walnut Street. Everett was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released after the posting of bond.
Man Jailed On Domestic Battery Charge
On 12/20/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Michael T. Dardeen, age 29, of Mt. Carmel, for Domestic Battery following a dispute with his wife at their residence in the 100 block of East 11th Street. Officers arrived to the scene and investigated the incident. After doing so officers found evidence to indicate Dardeen had battered his wife. Dardeen was placed under arrest at this time and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Dardeen was held pending a bond setting by a judge.
