On 7/16/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Charles B. Garrett, age 59, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following a domestic dispute at a residence in the 400 block of N Walnut Street. Upon arrival, officers found evidence to indicate Garrett had battered two female companions, who have both resided with Garrett at this residence in the past. The victims alleged Garrett had grabbed one victim by the neck and shoulder area, pushing her into the door way of his room. The second victim reported Garrett committed the above action to the first victim when she tried to stop Garrett from pushing and grabbing the shoulder area of the second victim. The additional charge for drug paraphernalia stemmed from a suspected methamphetamine pipe being found in the residence that Garrett admitted to being his pipe. Garrett was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.
