02/03/2019-Rona C. Adams was cited for allowing a dog to run at large. Police received a complaint that the dog was being aggressive and was running at large in the 600 block of W. 5th Street. Police responded and identified Adams as the owner. Adams was issued a citation and was released.
Mt. Carmel Man Jailed On FTA Warrant
02/01/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 37 year old Tommy L. Askren of Mt. Carmel. Askren was arrested at his residence by Mt. Carmel Police after a warrant for his arrest was issued. Askren was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant. Askren was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested For DUI
On Saturday, February 2, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Bryan C. Carrithers of Mt. Carmel on a charge of DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol. Police arrested Carrithers after he was stopped in the 300 block of W. 9th Street. During the traffic stop it was suspected that he was under the influence of alcohol. Carrithers was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of bond.
Man Wanted On FTA Warrant Arrested After Running From Police & Breaking Thru Glass Door
On Saturday, February 2, Mt. Carmel Police were informed by an off-duty deputy that 36 year old Robert E. Harms of Mt. Carmel was at the Ten Pins Bowling Alley. The deputy knew Harms was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant and contacted Mt. Carmel Police. When officers arrived on scene Harms became combative and attempted to run from the officers. Harms broke through a glass door at Ten Pins and continued to run from the scene. Police apprehended Harms and transported him to the Wabash County Jail where he was served the failure to appear warrant. Harms was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, criminal damage to property, resisting a peace officer, possession of a hypodermic needle, and he was cited for cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Harms is being held pending a bond hearing.
Wrongway Driver Killed On I-70
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by
Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Fatal Traffic Crash #12-19-00103
WHERE: I-70 Eastbound near milepost 103 (Effingham County)
WHEN: 02/03/2019, 1:24 a.m.
VEHICLES: UNIT 1 – Silver 2007 Ford 4 door Sedan
UNIT 2 – Black 2015 Honda 4 door Sedan
DRIVER: UNIT 1- Cecil Hardesty, Male, 85, Neoga, IL (deceased)
UNIT 2- Stephanie M Chitwood, Female, 28, Seagoville, TX
PASSENGERS: UNIT 2 PASSENGER 1 – Megan A Vice, Female, 20, Pontoon Beach, IL
UNIT 2 PASSENGER 2 – Matthew W Stephenson, Male, 23, Perryville, MO
CHARGES: N/A
TRANSPORTS: UNIT 1 – Coroner
UNIT 2 – All occupants were transported to a nearby hospital by EMS
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate unit 1 was going the wrong way traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-70 near milepost 103. Unit 2 was travelling westbound in the westbound lanes of I-70 near milepost 103. Unit 1 had a head-on collision with unit 2. Both vehicles came to a rest in the median on I-70 near milepost 103. Driver of unit 1 was pronounced deceased by the Effingham County Coroner. All occupants of unit 2 were transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Student Threat at Mt. Carmel High School
From Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer:
On January 29th, a report was received by local law enforcement that a high school student allegedly made a comment to other students that referenced bringing a weapon to school. Mt. Carmel Police, along with the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department, immediately investigated the incident. After further investigations by local law enforcement and the high school administration, the student in question was taken into custody. It has been concluded that the police did not deem the alleged threats to be viable. Mt.Carmel High School has taken, and will continue to take, all appropriate actions to maintain a safe and orderly environment. We want to assure the public that District #348 schools take all threats seriously and will continue to be diligent if and when they come to our attention.
Tip Of The Day: Don't Call Police If You Skip Court
1/31/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Charles W. Hunter of Mt. Carmel after a warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to show for a court appearance. Hunter called the police department about a vehicle leaving its lights on in the 900 block of Cedar. When police arrived on scene they were notified that Hunter was wanted on the warrant. Hunter was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of $300 cash bond.
Report Of Planned Robbery Results In Bellmont Man's Arrest
01/30/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old John A. Slunder of Bellmont after police stopped the vehicle he was driving in the 1300 block of W. 9th Street. Police received information that the vehicle was occupied by male subjects planning a robbery. During the course of the investigation police located over 100 grams of cannabis and bb handgun in the vehicle. Slunder was taken to the Wabash County Jail and charged with possession of cannabis over 100 grams. Slunder advised at no time did he plan on committing a robbery. Slunder was held pending the posting of bond. Slunder was accompanied by three juveniles who were released without charges.
Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested After Hitting Victim With Mini Baseball Bat
1/28/2019-Mt. Carmel Police responded to the 1100 block of Market Street reference a domestic where the victim claimed to have been hit by a baseball bat. Police arrived on scene and arrested 19 year old Sierra A. Fortner. Fortner is accused of hitting the victim with a mini-baseball bat and resisting arrest. Police transported Fortner to the Wabash County Jail and charged her with domestic battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and resisting arrest. Fortner was held pending the posting of bond.
Failing To Show For Court Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail
1/28/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 year old Brian M. Potter of Mt. Carmel after a warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to show for a court appearance. Potter was spotted walking in the area of 10th and Cedar Street and placed under arrest. Potter was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of $300.00 cash bond.