UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 24 year old Dacre M. Hertel of Mt. Carmel. Pending toxicology results, authorities believe the cause of death is likely related to diabetes.
EARLIER STORY: Wednesday at approximately 11:38am, Mt. Carmel Police and first responders were dispatched to 215 E. 13th Street in Mt. Carmel reference a 24 year old female who was found unresponsive. Wabash General Ambulance, Mt. Carmel Fire, and MCPD Officer's arrived on scene and began CPR. The 24 year old female was transported to Wabash General Hospital where she was declared deceased. Two male subjects residing at the residence were arrested after they provided false information to police. Police arrested 22 year old Anthony W.E. Parrish and his father, 45 year old Jeffrey S. Parrish both of Mt. Carmel. Police reported that Anthony provided MCPD Detective Ryan Turner a false name during the investigation. It is also alleged that Jeffery Parrish informed Detective Turner that his son had a different name. It was later determined that Anthony was wanted on a White County warrant for burglary to a motor vehicle. The father and son were both arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged with felony obstruction of justice. A 13 month old child in the residence was taken into protective custody and would later be turned over to a family member.
An investigation into the death of the 24 year old is ongoing and is being conducted by the Wabash County Coroner's Office and the Mt. Carmel Police Department. An autopsy is scheduled for today.
At this time foul play is not suspected. Mt. Carmel Police were assisted by the Wabash County Coroner's Office, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Mt. Carmel Fire Department, Wabash General Hospital EMS, and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services Unit. The identity of the 24 year old female is being withheld pending notification of family.
22 year old Anthony W.E. Parrish
45 year old Jeffrey S. Parrish both of Mt. Carmel