On 01/01/18 at 2127 hrs. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop at Wabash 6 Av.e and N 600 Blvd. on a Ford pickup for not having any taillights. Following that stop it was found that the driver, 54 year old Scott A. Funkhouser of Mt. Carmel was non-complaint as registering as a violent offender against youth. Funkhouser was taken into custody and with the help of K9 Ace and Officer Hopper Funkhouser was also charged with possession of methamphetamine. Funkhouser was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with the above. Funkhouser's bond was set at $2000 cash and he remains in the Wabash County Jail.
Seibert Faces Meth Charge
On 01/03/18 at 9:44pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested 23 year old West Salem, IL resident Coleton E.D. Seibert for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following a traffic stop on a gray Toyota on outer N Cherry Street of which Seibert was a passenger in. The officer requested Ofc. Daniel Hopper and his K-9 “Ace” to respond as well. Once Ofc. Hopper arrived he conducted a free air narcotics sniff around the exterior of the Toyota vehicle. “Ace” alerted on the vehicle for the presence of illegal drugs so a search was conducted. In doing so the arresting officer located suspected methamphetamine in the area of which Seibert was seated as well as on his person. Seibert was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Seibert was charged and held pending bond setting by a judge.
West Salem Woman Arrested On Drug Charge
On 01/03/18 at 3:51pm Mt. Carmel arrested 49 year old West Salem, IL resident Angela K. Edwards for Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop in the 100 block of W 4th Street. Edwards was operating a red Ford truck and had committed a traffic violation. The arresting officer requested Ofc. Daniel Hopper and his K-9 “Ace” to respond as well. Once Ofc. Hopper arrived he conducted a free air narcotics sniff around the exterior of Edwards’ vehicle. “Ace” alerted on the vehicle for the presence of illegal drugs. A search was conducted where officers located several different types of prescribed medication that are controlled substances. Edwards did not have documentation that these medications were prescribed by a doctor to her and she was placed under arrest. Edwards was taken to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged and held pending a bond setting by a judge.
2 Arrested On FTA Warrants After Woman Shows Up At MCPD
On 01/01/18 at 5:49pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested two Mt. Carmel women on outstanding warrants for their arrest. Nicole I. Kimpling, age 29, came to the police department to file a complaint when officers discovered Kimpling had a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant for her arrest. Kimpling was taken to the Wabash County Jail and issued the warrant for her arrest. Kimpling’s bond was $200 cash. Officers then followed up on the complaint which led them to have contact with a Sheila J. Ryker, age 54, at a residence in the 100 block of W 8th Street. Ryker had an active Richland County IL warrant for her arrest for Failure to Appear. Ryker was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Ryker’s warrant had a bond of $10,075 cash. Both women were held pending the posting of bond.
Pair Arrested After Traffic Stop
On 01/01/18 at 4:15pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested two Mt. Carmel residents following a traffic stop on a red Jeep on Oak Street at Willow Swamp Rd. Derek L. Batterton, age 34, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and No Insurance. His passenger, David A. Reed, age 56, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both were transported to the Wabash County Jail where Batterton was charged and held on a $200 cash bond while Reed was charged and held on a $2000 cash bond.
David A. Reed
FTA Warrant Leads To Arrest
On 12/31/17 at 2:49am Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Mt. Carmel resident Erin E. Adams on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant. Adams was located in the 100 block of W 5th Street. Adams was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Adams was held pending the posting of $200 cash bond.
Weiss Picked Up On FTA Warrant
On 12/29/17 at 10:50pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Mt. Carmel resident Renee I. Weiss on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Weiss was located at a residence in the 200 block of E 13th Street. Weiss was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $200 cash bond.
WVC OFFERING COUNTRY LINE DANCE CLASS SPRING SEMESTER
Wabash Valley College will be offering Modern Dance (Country Line Dancing), PEG 1132 on Wednesday evenings, beginning January 10, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the 4-H Annex Building at the Mabel Courter 4-H Center.
Instructor Vickie Smith has been teaching line dancing classes for several years and enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with her students. She notes line dancing is a great form of exercise for people of all ages. Smith teaches students various dances step-by-step and provides them with an illustrated book of dance steps along with a CD of music they can use to practice at home.
Students may register at the first class meeting or at the College. For more information, contact the Student Services Office at 618-262-8641 or Vickie Smith at 812-789-3055 or 618-298-2411.
Mt. Carmel Boil Orders Lifted
All boil orders relating to City of Mt. Carmel water customers are lifted immediately.
$158,000 RMC Gift Checks Bought In 2017
It was certainly a Merry Christmas for members of the Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee as $158,000 RMC gift checks were purchased in 2017. Most of the gift checks were purchased by local companies and used as holiday bonuses while others were bought by individuals for gift giving. The gift checks can be purchased year-round at the Chamber office and can only be used at Merchant member businesses. Non RMC members who would like to take advantage of the gift check program in 2018 can contact the Chamber office for details on joining the merchants committee.
