On April 11, 2018, K-9 units from the Mt. Carmel Police Department, Wabash County Sheriff's Department, and the Carmi Police Department conducted a K-9 search at the Mt. Carmel High School. Cannabis and drug paraphernalia were located on the school property. Two students were cited for possession of cannabis. The two students returned to the school and have 30 days to pay the $200.00 ordinance fine.