On 04.18.23 Wabash County Jail staff detected what they thought was a possible natural gas smell within the jail. Mt. Carmel Public Utility was immediately contacted to check the jail for a leak. MCPU determined there was in fact a leak in the basement area of the jail, that had traveled to the lobby area. 

The gas was shut off to the building and all inmates were transported to the White Co. Jail in Carmi, Illinois. The leak was isolated to the front area of the jail not affecting any populated areas of the jail.

Once the leak has been repaired the jail will be back in service. 

If you need to contact a Wabash County inmate, the White Co. Jail number is 618-382-7149 or go to their website at www.whitecountyjail.com