On Thursday, at approximately 1:42 pm, Mt. Carmel Police were notified that two male subjects were attempting to cash a fraudulent check at the Mt. Carmel First Bank located at 6th and Market Street.
The two male subjects ran from the bank prior to the police arriving on scene. One of the subjects was located and taken into custody after he ran into Taco Tierra.
Police identified that subject as Derek S. Bennett, age 30, of Salem, Indiana. Bennett was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with forgery. Bennet was also wanted on a Washington County (Indiana) warrant for failing to appear on a DUI charge.
The investigation continues in regards to the second subject. Mt. Carmel Police are working with Indiana authorities in identifying that subject. Mt. Carmel Police were assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office.
