On 4/08/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Austin M. Knust, age 26, of Mt. Carmel for Criminal Damage to Government-Supported Property and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a complaint about a dark blue GMC SUV driving on the levee near South Division Street. Police arrived to the scene and located the suspect vehicle parked at a residence in the 500 block of W 2nd Street, as confirmed by the license plate provided by the witness. Police located Knust seated in the driver’s seat with the vehicle still running. In making contact with Knust, they had suspicion that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. Knust submitted to a roadside sobriety check, where he showed several clues to indicate impairment. Knust was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was processed for DUI and given the above-stated charges. Regarding the alleged levee damage, officers found deep ruts in several locations as Knust attempted to navigate the levee system after heavy rains and flooding. Knust was released on a Notice to Appear.