On 8/31/22, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Heather L. Dudley, age 38, of Mt. Carmel, for Domestic Battery following a domestic abuse allegation from her boyfriend. The alleged victim, working in the 100 block of E 3rd Street, reported Dudley arrived and began arguing about relationship issues. Dudley then struck the victim multiple times in the face. The victim walked to the police department and reported the incident. After further investigation corroborated the report, the investigating officer placed Dudley under arrest and transported her to the Wabash County Jail where she is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.
