On 9/24/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested James L. Major, age 29, of Johnston City, IL, for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop at 3rd Street & Lambert Dr. Major was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of a $150 cash bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Charged With Driving While Suspended Following Traffic Stop
On 9/27/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Chad M. Covalt, age 30, of Mount Carmel, for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop at Bellmont St. & Copp Ave. Covalt was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of a $150 cash bond.
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man
On 9/28/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Michael T. Walker, age 38, of Mount Carmel, for Driving While License Revoked and Operating a Vehicle with Suspended Registration. Police stopped Walker in the 500 block of Oak Street for the registration issue and found his license was revoked as well. Walker was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of bond.
Double Fatality Crash Update, Driver Arrested
Gibson: After reviewing the crash investigation that killed Trevor Watt, 19, of Princeton and James Gasaway, 20, of Haubstadt, the Gibson County Prosecutor’s Office issued an arrest warrant yesterday for Ashley Sanders, 25, of Patoka. Both men were killed September 1st when Sanders struck their vehicle on Old US 41 north of Princeton near CR 225 North.
During the course of the crash investigation, Troopers were able to determine that Sanders was allegedly driving her 2013 Chrysler 2000 at a minimum of 98 mph before striking the rear of Watt’s vehicle. As a result of the crash, Watt and Gasaway died at the scene. Both men were wearing their seat belts, but died of blunt force trauma. Further investigation also revealed Sanders had a blood alcohol content of .27% and allegedly had marijuana and methamphetamine in her system.
Sanders was arrested at her residence at approximately 6:30 this morning without incident and taken to the Gibson County Jail where she is currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges:
Ashley Sanders, 25, of Patoka, IN
2 Counts - Operating While Intoxicated Resulting in Death (Alcohol), Level 4 Felony
2 Counts - Operating While Intoxicated Resulting in Death (Meth), Level 4 Felony
Investigating Officer: Trooper Jonathan Lukeman, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Master Trooper Randy Huddleston, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
SR 168 is Currently Closed due to a Crash, One Driver Arrested for DUI
Gibson: This morning at approximately 9:38, Indiana State Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle crash that currently has SR 168 closed at CR 350 East.
Preliminary investigation revealed Trevor D. Allerellie, 24, of Princeton, was driving his 2014 Chevrolet pickup truck southbound on CR 350 South when he failed to stop at SR 168 and pulled into the path of a 2017 Volvo tractor-trailer. After impact, the pickup truck left the roadway and came to a final rest northwest of the intersection. The tractor-trailer left the roadway on the south side and overturned. The trailer blocked both lanes of SR 168. The driver of the tractor-trailer was identified as James Isaac, 43, of Boonville. Isaac was transported to St. Vincent Hospital for minor injuries.
Further investigation determined Allerellie was under the influence of marijuana, oxycodone and opiates. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Current Traffic Pattern: SR 168 westbound is being diverted north onto CR 350 East. Eastbound traffic on SR 168 is closed at US 41. Tow truck operators believe SR 168 will be closed for several hours.
Investigating Officer: Trooper William Campbell, Indiana State Police
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Hazelton Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Two Dogs
Pike County – At approximately 12:25 this afternoon, Indiana State Police arrested Jordan Hunt, 27, of Hazelton, after an on scene investigation revealed he allegedly killed two female dogs at a rural location in Pike County near Hazelton.
Sometime Tuesday evening, September 25, the owner of the dogs, Chelsie Koutz, contacted Evansville Police Department to report that someone had entered her Evansville residence and took both of her dogs. One dog was a Pitbull Lab mix and the other dog was a Golden Doodle. Koutz posted information on Facebook and was offering a reward for the return of her pets. Hunt is a former boyfriend of Koutz.
Shortly after noon today, a person who saw Koutz’s post on Facebook contacted her about the location of her pets. Officers responded to a rural area on C.R. 200 North near Hazelton and discovered both dogs had been burned and were deceased. Investigating officers believe both dogs were shot prior to being set on fire. Hunt fled the area in his vehicle, but was apprehended at his residence located at 3928 East SR 56, Hazelton. He was taken to the Pike County Jail where he is currently being held on a $350,000 bond.
Arrested and Charges:
Jordan M. Hunt, 28, Hazelton, IN
Intimidation, Level 5 Felony
Domestic Violence-Animal Cruelty, Level 6 Felony
Killing a Domestic Animal, Level 6 Felony
Investigating Officer: Master Trooper Paul Bastin, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Evansville Police Department
Fugate Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
Cassandra A. Goldman, Wabash County State's Attorney, reports that Thomas Fugate, a 29-year old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge Christopher L. Weber in Wabash County Circuit Court.
State's Attorney Goldman advises that the Defendant was charged February 15, 2018, with Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class 3 Felony. On February 20, 2018 Mr. Fugate was placed on probation for the offense. However a Petition to Revoke that probation was filed on March 21, 2018. On September 25, 2018, the Defendant's probation was revoked and he was sentenced to 2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by one year of mandatory supervised release (parole).
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OFFENSE:
That on the 14th day of February, 2018, in Wabash County, Illinois the Defendant, THOMAS E. FUGATE, committed the offense of POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, in that said Defendant knowingly and unlawfully had in his possession less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine, other than as authorized in the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, in violation of 720 ILCS 646/60(a). A CLASS 3 FELONY
Mathis Sentenced To 3 Years In DOC
Cassandra A. Goldman, Wabash County State's Attorney, reports that Zachary A. Mathis, a 27-year old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge Christopher L. Weber in Wabash County Circuit Court.
State's Attorney Goldman advises that the Defendant was charged January 30, 2018, with Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class 3 Felony. On June 18, 2018 Mr. Mathis was placed on probation for the offense. However a Petition to Revoke that probation was filed on September 24, 2018. On September 25, 2018, the Defendant's probation was revoked and he was sentenced to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by one year of mandatory supervised release (parole).
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OFFENSE:
That on the 29th day of January, 2018, in Wabash County, Illinois the Defendant, ZACHARY A. MATHIS, committed the offense of POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, in that said Defendant knowingly and unlawfully had in his possession less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine, other than as authorized in the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, in violation of 720 ILCS 646/60(a). A CLASS 3 FELONY
Wabash County Property Tax Bills Mailed
Wabash County Treasurer, Beverly McBride, has announced real estate tax bills for the 2017 payable 2018 tax year were mailed on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The first installment will be due October 26, 2018 and the second installment will be due November 30, 2018. You may pay in person at the Treasurer's Office, at First National Bank Mt. Carmel and Allendale, at First Bank and First Mid Bank and Trust. There is also a convenient drop box located in front of the courthouse for payments. You may use your credit card on the internet at www.govtechtaxpro.com.
If you have not received your taxes by Wednesday, October 3, 2018, please contact the Treasurer's office at 262-5262. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jolissa Davis Located
Jolissa Davis Located:
The Mount Carmel Police Department is pleased to report that Jolissa Davis has been located by the Washington Indiana Police Department. MCPD's investigation led to information that Davis was in the Washington Indiana area. This information was forwarded to Washington Police Department for follow up. During this time Davis was located in a local motel lobby after a concerned citizen contacted authorities to check on her. Davis was taken into protective custody by Washington PD after confirming her identity. MCPD wishes to thank Princeton, IN Police Department, Washington, IN Police Department, the Hamilton County IL Sheriff's Office as well as the public for providing useful leads to law enforcement.
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