On 12/25/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Phillip W. Farrar, age 56, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear on outstanding charges for Methamphetamine Delivery, Felony Domestic Battery, and Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon. Farrar received new charges for Obstructing Justice, Aggravated Intimidation, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also arrested, Frank E. Shoultz, age 48, of Mt. Carmel for Possession of Methamphetamine, Concealing/Aiding a Fugitive, Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer, Obstructing Justice, and Aggravated Intimidation. These arrests stemmed from a traffic stop at Southgate Dr. & South Walnut St. on a red Nissan in which Farrar and Shoultz were passengers. As the officer spoke to the driver, he found that Farrar was one of the occupants. Farrar and Shoultz attempted to lie about the identity of Farrar; however, the officer had dealt with him in the past and recognized his identity. Initially, Farrar refused to follow the officer’s orders to exit the vehicle but eventually complied. During his arrest, Farrar made threats of harm towards both officers. When officers attempted to search Shoultz he threw one of his shoes into the ditch and attempted to flee. A struggle ensued resulting in Shoultz being tased before being taken into custody. When Shoultz’s shoe was recovered officers located a black bag inside of it that contained multiple bags of suspected methamphetamine with a total weight of approximately 12 grams. Shoultz also made comments about causing harm to the officers when released from jail. Both men were transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were issued their charges and warrant. It was later learned that Shoultz was on Mandatory Supervised Release from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). IDOC was notified of his arrest, resulting in the issuance of an IDOC Warrant. Both men are being held without bond. MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office.