Based on the monthly activity summary released by Mt. Carmel Police Chief Erin Peach, officers responded to 493 incidents during the month of May. The report shows a wide range of law enforcement activity, including traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, security checks, and community policing efforts.
Traffic-related arrests included 11 cases involving uninsured motor vehicles, nine arrests for driving while license suspended or revoked, six registration violations, five speeding arrests, and four other moving violations.
Drug-related arrests totaled three, including one arrest each for possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Alcohol-related arrests included two DUI cases.
Among other criminal arrests, officers reported three weapon offenses, three domestic battery arrests, two criminal damage to property cases, and one arrest each for burglary, vehicle theft, criminal trespass, and ordinance violations.
The department also issued 105 warnings, investigated eight traffic accidents, served two warrants, and handled one missing person case. Officers completed four sex assault or child abuse transfers and responded to 14 animal complaints and 13 mental health incidents.
Community policing efforts remained active, with officers conducting 68 hospital security checks, 49 residential security checks, 30 business security checks, and participating in six community relations events. The department also issued 17 new golf cart stickers, renewed eight others, and completed five new bicycle registrations.