On 11/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested John E. Smith, age 57, of Mt. Carmel for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Hypodermic Syringes following an incident at Smith’s home in the 800 block of N Pear Street. Police were originally called to the home by Smith regarding a roommate who was refusing to leave the home. During the incident, the investigating officers discovered various smoking devices used to ingest methamphetamine, numerous hypodermic syringes, and (2) pills identified as amphetamine/dextroamphetamine around the home. The pills require a physician’s prescription and are a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Smith was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released on a Notice to Appear in court.