A Mt. Carmel man is facing multiple charges following an investigation by the Wabash County State’s Attorney’s Office.
State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman has filed charges against 39-year-old Nicholas Irelan, including two counts of stalking. According to court records, those charges stem from incidents between April 19th and April 24th, during which Irelan allegedly sent threatening text messages to a woman and her husband, causing them to fear for their safety.
Irelan is also charged with two counts of cyberstalking, alleging he sent additional threatening messages and made phone calls to the same victims during that time frame.
Additional charges include two counts of harassment through electronic communication and two counts of harassment by telephone. Court records indicate Irelan has a prior conviction for harassment by telephone in Wabash County in 2021.
Irelan made his initial court appearance last week. Judge William C. Hudson recused himself from the case due to prior involvement with one of the alleged victims. Irelan has waived his right to counsel, and the court granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 14th, with a final pretrial set for June 18th and a jury trial scheduled for July 6th.
