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Traffic Stop Results In Multiple Charges For Mt. Carmel Man

On 11/01/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Cole W. Stewart, age 26, of Mt. Carmel for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While License Revoked and Illegal Operation of Off Highway Motorcycle following a traffic stop at 11th & Cherry Street.  Prior to the stop, the arresting officer observed Stewart operating a camouflage-colored motorized dirt bike on Pear Street.  The motorized bike, which was not street legal, disregarded the stop sign at 11th & Pear Street in front of the officer.  The officer also knew Stewart had a revoked Illinois Driver’s License.  A traffic stop was initiated at which time the officer detected an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Stewart.  Stewart refused to submit to a roadside sobriety check but was placed under arrest based on the officer’s observations.  Stewart was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was processed for the above stated charges and turned over to jail staff for further processing.  Stewart was later released on a Notice to Appear.