On 1/05/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested David A. Pierce, age 63, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery, Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer and Aggravated Intimidation following a domestic dispute at a residence in the 1100 block of West 6th Street. Officers were called to the scene following an alleged physical altercation between Pierce and another family member regarding the whereabouts of a house key. When the other family member could not find the key, Pierce became upset and repeatedly struck the family member in the back of the head. Pierce then left the residence and returned to his home. The victim had visible injuries to the back of the head but medical treatment was declined. Officers responded to Pierce’s residence where they made contact and advised him of his arrest for domestic battery. Pierce refused to comply and a brief struggle ensued before he was secured in handcuffs. During the entire arrest and transportation to the Wabash County Jail Pierce made repeated threats of physical harm to the arresting officers. Ultimately, Pierce was issued the above charges and remains held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.