On 11/04/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Dennis B. Milligan, age 65, of Allendale for Aggravated Battery following a fight in progress call at the VFW.  Police were called to the scene where they found the alleged victim at the bar with blood on his face.  Police investigated the incident and, after speaking to all involved, determined that the alleged victim was battered following a verbal argument while in the bathroom.  One witness reported seeing Milligan strike the victim multiple times while they tried to stop the fight.  The alleged victim wished to pursue charges against Milligan and was allowed to do so.  Milligan was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was processed and later released on a Notice to Appear in court.  The Wabash County Sheriff’s Office assisted MCPD.