Mt. Carmel Man Faces Battery Charge After Refusing To Leave Residence

On 5/22/2020, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Eddie K. Garrett, age 31, of Mt. Carmel, for Battery following an incident in the 800 block of Plum Street. It was alleged the Garrett arrived at the home and refused to leave at the request of the homeowner. Garrett became belligerent and later shoved the complainant while still at the residence. Garrett was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of bond.