On 4/08/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Austin M. Knust, age 26, of Mt. Carmel for Criminal Damage to Government-Supported Property and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a complaint about a dark blue GMC SUV driving on the levee near South Division Street. Police arrived to the scene and located the suspect vehicle parked at a residence in the 500 block of W 2nd Street, as confirmed by the license plate provided by the witness. Police located Knust seated in the driver’s seat with the vehicle still running. In making contact with Knust, they had suspicion that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. Knust submitted to a roadside sobriety check, where he showed several clues to indicate impairment. Knust was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was processed for DUI and given the above-stated charges. Regarding the alleged levee damage, officers found deep ruts in several locations as Knust attempted to navigate the levee system after heavy rains and flooding. Knust was released on a Notice to Appear.
Man Charged For Allegedly Battering Woman
On 4/10/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Carlos A. Castillo-Cordova, age 37, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery following an investigation into a domestic dispute at a residence in the 700 block of W 5th Street. Police were called to the scene, where they found evidence to indicate that Castillo-Cordova had battered his alleged girlfriend during the dispute. Castillo-Cordova was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was charged and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested For Criminal Trespass At Skiles Building
On 4/15/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Brian K. Watson, age 48, of Mt. Carmel for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. Before the arrest, Watson was observed on the property of the Skiles Building by one of the property owners. Watson had been given prior notice that he was barred from this property, located in the 800 block of W 9th Street. Watson was located on the scene, resulting in his arrest. Watson was charged and released on a Notice to Appear.
Mt. Carmel Man Charged For Criminal Trespassing
On 4/06/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Steven B. Foote, age 48, of Mt. Carmel, for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. Before the arrest, the property manager at the MACO apartments, located at 1230 N Walnut St., observed Foote on the property. Foote had previously been given notice that he was prohibited from being at the location. Officers located Foote at one of the apartments, resulting in his arrest. Foote was charged and released on a Notice to Appear.
Sex Offender Arrested By MCPD
On 3/24/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Trenton T. Torres, age 35, of Mt. Carmel for Violation of Sex Offender Registration- Failure to Register. Before the arrest, officers learned that Torres had failed to report to the Mt. Carmel Police Department for a required registration reporting appointment. When Torres attempted to register, several weeks later, he was placed under arrest at the Mt. Carmel Police Department. Torres was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was processed, issued a Notice to Appear, and later released.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Warrant
On 4/12/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Charles C. Brown, age 45, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear. The arresting officer located Brown at a residence in the 1900 block of N Cherry Street, where he was taken into custody. Brown was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was issued the warrant and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.
Out Of State Warrant Sends Mt. Carmel Man To Jail
On 3/27/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Randal S. Harms, age 57, of Mt. Carmel on a Vanderburgh County, Indiana warrant for Failure to Appear. The arresting officer located Harms in the 200 block of W 3rd Street, where he was taken into custody. Harms was transported to the Wabash County Jail, issued the warrant, and held pending extradition back to Vanderburgh County.
Grayville Woman Picked Up On FTA Warrant
On 3/22/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Patricia A. Bailey, age 53, of Grayville on an Edwards County Failure to Appear Warrant. Police made contact with Bailey in the area of 9th & Oak Street when Bailey and her male friend called looking for transportation assistance to Grayville. Police learned of the warrant and took her into custody. Bailey was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where she was issued the warrant and later transported to the custody of the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office.
Mt. Carmel Teen Faces Multiple Charges
On 3/11/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Wyatt B. Pritchett, age 18, of Mt. Carmel for Burglary, Theft from a Building, Criminal Damage to Property, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor following an investigation into damage inside a building in the 300 block of N Market Street. While on scene, it was also discovered that several items had been stolen from the location and that a vehicle and at least two other buildings had been vandalized with spray paint in the same area. Evidence found at the scene led officers to Pritchett and two juveniles. Further investigation resulted in Pritchett’s arrest on the above charges and two juveniles being charged with Criminal Damage to Property. Pritchett was processed and later released on a Notice to Appear. The two juveniles were arrested and released to their parents.
Bone Gap Man Arrested On DUI Charge
On 3/16/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Melvin B. Delong, age 21, of Bone Gap for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a report of a Dodge van being stuck on the railroad tracks near Market Street and Railroad Street. Upon arrival, the officer found that Delong had failed to turn when approaching Railroad Street, causing him to drive onto the railroad tracks and get stuck. In speaking to Delong, the officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him, leading to a roadside sobriety check. Delong demonstrated multiple clues to indicate impairment, resulting in his arrest. Delong was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was charged, processed, and later released on a Notice to Appear.