On 03/28/18 at 9:10 p.m. the Sheriff's Office conducted a vehicle stop on 9th street in the Jumpin Jimmies parking lot. The driver of the vehicle, 33 year old Jaymie Wilkinson, Allendale, was arrested for obstruction of Justice. Wilkinson was observed to be destroying evidence in order to avoid arrest when K9 Roy and handler Deputy Bogard approached for a free air narcotics sniff. Wilkinson was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail.
On 3/22/18 at 6:16 p.m. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office took a complaint of telephone harassment. The deputy went to a rural Wabash County address to speak with the alleged harassing party. When the deputy made contact with Danny Seals, 56 of Mt. Carmel, he became very verbally abusive towards the deputy. Seals continued to escalate the situation and kicked a small dog on the property causing it to whimper and scream. Seals then turned his aggression towards the deputy and struck the deputy. Seals did not comply with arrest and the deputy had to use a taser to take him into custody. Seals threatened the deputy and the Sheriff by saying he would put a bullet in their heads as they were getting him medical attention. Seals is currently being held at the Wabash County Jail on charges of aggravated battery of a peace officer, possession of a controlled substance, resisting a peace officer, animal cruelty, and harassment by telephone. Seals bond has been set at $10,000 cash.
On 3/18/18 at 7:50 a.m. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 1 in the area of Wabash 10 Ave. for speeding 75 in a 55 mph zone all the while weaving within its lane. 25 year old Darren S. Phillips of Mt. Carmel had the odor of alcohol emitting from his person. Following Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Phillips was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence. Phillips was transported to the Wabash County jail where he later posted bond.
On 3/16/18 at 1208 hrs. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office conducted a vehicle stop at E 700 Rd (Maud Rd.) and Highway 1 for a traffic violation. Anthony Wayne Tucker, 37 of Mt. Carmel, was found to be driving on suspended license. Tucker was taken tothe Wabash County Jail where he later posted bond and was released.
Mount Carmel Junior High School would like to congratulate the Aces of the Month. These students have been selected by MCJHS Staff as going above and beyond at the Junior High School. Congratulations go to 7th grade students, Trey Trauger, Gage Kennard, and Tommy Trauger, and 8th grade student Flynn Guard. Great job students and keep it up!!!
Allendale School is proud to announce the March Students of the Month:.
Front row: Adrienne Lawrence (2nd Grade), Michael Medler (3rd Grade), Jaxon Morris (1st Grade), Jayce Weiss (Kindergarten)
Back row: Brendan Bowser (4th Grade), Owen Joe Gher (Jr. High), Alex McGinnis (Jr. High
03/25/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Billy J. Dill of Mt. Carmel after he was located on the property of 1230 N. Walnut Street after being told he was barred from the property.Dill was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with criminal trespass to state supported property.Dill was held pending the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Brittny M. Byrns of Mt. Carmel after police located her in the 200 block of W. 2nd Street.The arresting officer knew Byrns was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant.Byrns was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $200.00 cash.
Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Zachary M. Peach of Mt. Carmel after he was observed in the area of 9th and Walnut Street.The arresting officer knew Peach was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant.Peach was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of $200.00 cash.
Mt. Carmel Police arrested 47 year old Scott W. Mayberry of Mt. Carmel after he was observed operating a motor vehicle in the 300 block of W. 9th Street.The arresting officer knew Mayberry was driving on a suspended license.Mayberry was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license.
