On 3/14/25, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jennifer D. Paschal, age 33, of Mt. Carmel for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs following a traffic stop for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code on College Drive. In speaking with Paschal, the officer detected a strong odor of burnt cannabis coming from the vehicle. Paschal acknowledged ingesting cannabis before the stop. Paschal agreed to and submitted to a roadside sobriety check, where she exhibited multiple clues to indicate impairment. Paschal was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail, where she was charged with DUI and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device. After jail processing, Paschal was released on a Notice to Appear.