On 7/17/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Steven Brian Foote, age 47, of Mt. Carmel for Aggravated Domestic Battery following a domestic dispute in the 1100 block of Landes Street.  Police were called to the scene to a report that Foote had choked his aunt while she was visiting his mother, who also resides at the home.  The victim alleged that Foote entered the living room after being asleep and became upset with a comment the aunt made.  It was alleged that Foote wrapped his arm around the victim's neck in a choke hold after coming up behind her, while she was seated in a chair.  Foote released the victim once his mother became upset.  The victim was able to exit the home and await police.  Foote was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.  MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office.