On 1/19/21, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Richard H. Perry III, age 44, on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. Perry was observed on foot in the area of the 300 block of West 9th Street. Perry attempted to flee but gave up when another unit arrived for backup. During the incident, Perry disposed of a hypodermic needle by throwing it on the ground; however, it was later recovered by law enforcement. Perry was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was served the warrant and issued a charge for Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. Perry was held pending the posting of bond.
