03/03/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old David D. Sharp of Mt. Carmel after he called the police in reference to an unwanted person. When police arrived on scene they reportedly found a male subject beaten upon the body and face. Sharp advised he caused injury to the victim because he wanted the victim to leave his residence. The victim claims he was attacked after consuming alcohol with the suspect and never told to leave. The victim was treated by EMS but refused further treatment. Sharp was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer. Sharp was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the setting and posting of bond.
The victim was identified as 36 year old James T. Carlile of Mt. Carmel. After Carlile was treated for his injuries, Carlile was arrested on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant and a Miller County, Missouri failure to appear warrant. Carlile was transported to the Wabash County Jail and is being held without bond.