On 10/10/2020, Mt. Carmel Police stopped a blue Chevrolet Cobalt with no registration in the 700 block of North Mulberry Street. During the stop, the officer observed an open container of alcohol in possession of the passenger identified as Mallory L. Banks, age 36, of Mt. Carmel. Banks exited the vehicle at the officer’s request resulting in search of her and the vehicle. During the search, officers discovered a crystallized substance in a clear bag on her person. This substance is suspected to be methamphetamine based on the officer’s training and experience. The substance will be submitted to the Illinois State Police Forensic Laboratory for further analysis. The analysis will determine if charges will be forthcoming. Banks was released with a citation for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol.