Scenes From WVC's 56th Commencement

Click the photos for a gallery from Friday night's Commencement at Wabash Valley College.

Mt. Carmel Register Fraud Investigation Turned Over To Feds

The investigation into an allegedly former rogue employee of the Mt. Carmel Register is being turned over to federal authorities. Last month, the Register reported that former ad sales representative Neely Held of Vincennes had resigned after advertisers complained they hadn’t authorized ad space they were billed for.

At Tuesday’s Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee meeting, The Register’s Suzy Ernst told the group that the amount of fraudulent billing approached $150,000 and the investigation had been turned over to federal authorities. No charges against Held have been filed at this point. 

Probation Violation Leads To Mt. Carmel Woman's Arrest

On 5/7/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jessica K. Perry, age 31, of Mt. Carmel, on a Gibson County Indiana Probation Violation Warrant.  Perry was observed in the 800 block of West 6th Street and taken into custody.  Perry was held pending extradition back to Gibson County. 

Walker Picked Up On FTA Warrant

On 5/7/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Cory J. Walker, age 24, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant.  Walker was observed in the 500 block of West 5th Street and taken into custody.  Walker was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held on a $200 cash bond.

Teen Arrested At MCHS After Prom For Illegal Consumption

On 5/6/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Samuel E. Ewald, age 18, of Mt. Carmel, at the Mt. Carmel High School after prom.  Police were notified of a possible impaired subject attending the event and made contact with Ewald.  Police investigated further which led to Ewald for being arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by Minor.  Minor was charged and later released with a court date. 

Puerto Rican Man Arrested For DUI By MCPD

On 5/5/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Abner A. Maldonado, age 33, of Puerto Rico, for DUI, No Valid Driver’s License and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol following a traffic stop at 9th & Enterprise Lane.  Maldonado was taken into custody following sobriety testing where several clues to indicate impairment were observed.  Maldonado was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released on a $300 cash bond.

Two Arrested For Obstruction Of Justice In Death Investigation

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 24 year old Dacre M. Hertel of Mt. Carmel. Pending toxicology results, authorities believe the cause of death is likely related to diabetes. 

EARLIER STORY: Wednesday at approximately 11:38am, Mt. Carmel Police and first responders were dispatched to 215 E. 13th Street in Mt. Carmel reference a 24 year old female who was found unresponsive.  Wabash General Ambulance, Mt. Carmel Fire, and MCPD Officer's arrived on scene and began CPR.  The 24 year old female was transported to Wabash General Hospital where she was declared deceased.  Two male subjects residing at the residence were arrested after they provided false information to police.  Police arrested 22 year old Anthony W.E. Parrish and his father, 45 year old Jeffrey S. Parrish both of Mt. Carmel.  Police reported that Anthony provided MCPD Detective Ryan Turner a false name during the investigation.  It is also alleged that Jeffery Parrish informed Detective Turner that his son had a different name.  It was later determined that Anthony was wanted on a White County warrant for burglary to a motor vehicle.  The father and son were both arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged with felony obstruction of justice.  A 13 month old child in the residence was taken into protective custody and would later be turned over to a family member.  

An investigation into the death of the 24 year old is ongoing and is being conducted by the Wabash County Coroner's Office and the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  An autopsy is scheduled for today.

At this time foul play is not suspected.  Mt. Carmel Police were assisted by the Wabash County Coroner's Office, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Mt. Carmel Fire Department, Wabash General Hospital EMS, and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services Unit.  The identity of the 24 year old female is being withheld pending notification of family.

22 year old Anthony W.E. Parrish

45 year old Jeffrey S. Parrish both of Mt. Carmel

MCHS Students Participate In Ride Your Bike To School Day

Over 100 MCHS students took advantage of the great weather today to pedal their way to school on "Ride Your Bike To School Day".

Click the photos for a gallery from this morning.

Two Injured In White County Wreck

ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:

 WHAT:                                   Personal Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE:                                 US 45 at White Co. Rd 550N

WHEN:                                   05/08/18 1:26 pm

VEHICLE:                             Unit # 1- 1995, Chevrolet, Silverado, truck

                                                Unit # 2- 1994, International, tanker truck (2-Axle)

DRIVER:                                Unit #1- Joseph M. Muff, Age 60, Norris City, IL.

                                                Unit #2- Nickolas R. Shiever, Age 31, Carmi, IL.

PASSENGERS:                      None               

CAUSE:                                  Improper Passing at an Intersection

TRANSPORTS:                      Both drivers were transported by ambulance from the scene to local area hospitals.

ROAD CONDITIONS:           Open

PRELIMINARY:                   According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, the Chevrolet was being driven behind the International as they both traveled southbound on US 45.  When they approached the intersection with White Co. Rd. 550 N. the driver of the Chevrolet attempted to pass the International. The driver of the International attempted to turn left or eastbound onto White Co. Rd. 550N striking the Chevrolet. Both vehicles then went off the eastside of the roadway.

Both drivers had non-incapacitating injuries sustained from the traffic crash.

ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the Norris City Fire Dept., Norris City Police Dept., White Co. Sheriff’s Office, White Co. Ambulance Service and Rick’s Towing.

CHARGES:                            Improper Passing at an Intersection

                All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Driver Escapes Injury In Single Vehicle Crash

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT  
 
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
 
WHAT:  Personal Injury Crash  
 
WHERE:   US Route 51 approx 4 miles north of Vandalia, Fayette Co   
 
WHEN:  May 8, 2018 @ 1:46 pm
 
VEHICLES:  Unit 1 – 2008 blue Ford passenger car        

DRIVER:  Unit 1 Driver – Gary Custard Age 75 Ramsey, IL    

TRANSPORTS: Driver #1 transported to Fayette County Hospital  
 
PRELIMINARY:   Preliminary investigative details indicate Unit #1, was traveling southbound on US 51 when it swerved to miss a deer and drove off the roadway to the east where it struck the ditch / embankment. 
 
CHARGES:   Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle
 
 
 All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law