On 6/14/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jaimee L. Dardeen, age 27, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving While License Suspended. Dardeen was observed operating a gray Chevrolet in the 1400 block of West 3rd Street. Dardeen was stopped and placed under arrest. Dardeen was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged and held pending the bond posting of $150 cash.
Violating Order Of Protection & Running From Police Land Man In Jail
On 6/15/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Vincent A. Sutton, age 52, of Mt. Carmel, for Violation of an Order of Protection and Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. Officers were called to check on a blue Dodge truck driving around the area of 6th & Division Street revving its engine. Officers found Sutton driving around the area in a vehicle as described. Officers knew that Sutton had an Emergency Order of Protection against him protecting a person that resided in this area. Officers attempted to make contact with Sutton which resulted in Sutton running into a nearby residence to avoid law enforcement. Sutton was taken into custody at this time and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Sutton is being held pending the bond setting by a judge.
Also on 6/15/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Zachary A. Mathis, age 27, of Mt. Carmel for Disorderly Conduct following an incident in the 1000 block of W 6th Street. Mathis was reportedly yelling profanities at the officers for arresting Vincent Sutton. This caused a neighbor to complain about Mathis disturbing the peace in the area. The neighbor asked Mathis to quiet down but Mathis continued his behavior. The neighbor requested to have Mathis arrested and was allowed to sign a complaint against for his arrest. Mathis was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released on a $150 cash bond.
Stopping For A Nap Leads To Arrest Of Bicknell Man
On 6/16/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Ryan D. Kroll, age 23, of Bicknell, IN for Driving While License Suspended and Operating an Uninsured Vehicle. Kroll was found sleeping in a red Chevrolet truck that was parked in the east alley of the 500 block of North Walnut Street. Kroll admitted he stopped to sleep as he was tired from driving. Kroll was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail pending the posting of a $200 cash bond.
Evansville Man Arrested For Allegedly Battering His Girlfriend
On 6/16/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Quinyatte J. Harrell, age 41, of Evansville, IN for Domestic Battery. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of South Elm Street regarding a domestic incident that had happened over the last few days. Officers spoke to the victim who reported her boyfriend, Quinyatte Harrell, had battered her several times during this time period. After investigating further, Officers placed Harrell under arrest at this time and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Harrell was charged and held pending the bond setting by a judge.
Two Women Arrested For Domestic Battery Following Incident In WVC Parking Lot
On 6/16/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Roseann L. Anderson, age 55, and Taylor A. Fearheiley, age 20, of Mt. Carmel following a complaint regarding the pair having a domestic dispute in the parking lot of Wabash Valley College. Officers arrived to the area and observed a silver Chevrolet truck in the parking lot with Anderson operating it. Fearheiley was standing next to the driver side as the two appeared to be speaking. Anderson then pulled the truck away which caused Fearheiley to fall backwards and hit the pavement. Officers stopped Anderson and began investigating the incident. The investigation resulted in information that both had been in a physical confrontation with each other. Subsequently Anderson was arrested for Domestic Battery, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol and Reckless Driving. Fearheiley was also placed under arrest for Domestic Battery. Both were taken to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged and held pending the bond setting by a judge. Mt. Carmel Police were assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office.
Pair Arrested For Underage Drinking
On 6/16/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Luke J. Rhinehart, age 18, and Cutter A.K. Doerr, age 19, both of Mt. Carmel for Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol. Officers were dispatched to a report of underage drinking at a river camp off of River Road. Officers responded and found several subjects on scene. Following their investigation officers arrested both subjects and transported them to the Wabash County Jail for processing. Rhinehart and Doerr were later released with a court date.
Wilkinson Arrested On Meth Possession Warrant
On 06.14.18 at 7:10 p.m. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office served an arrest warrant at 302 N. 1st. St. in Allendale. Taken into custody was 31 year old Clyde W. Wilkinson of Allendale. Wilkinson who had an active original charge warrant for possession of methamphetamine. The warrant stemmed from a March 28th traffic stop by Mt. Carmel Police and a K9 Narcotics sniff by Deputy Bogard and K9 Roy. Items of evidence collected on that stop resulted in the issuance of this warrant. Wilkinson remains in the Wabash County Jail on a $1000 cash bond.
Man Arrested For Driving On Suspended License
On 06.11.18 at 5:34 p.m. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office conducted a vehicle stop on a 2006 Jeep on E 640 Rd. in the rural Lancaster area. The driver, Joseph A. Stevens,36 of Lancaster , was found to have a suspended driver's license. Stevens was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was held on a $150 cash bond.
2018 RMC Duck Race Is Best Ever
As promised, the 2018 Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee’s 19th annual Duck Race was the best ever. For the first time, all 1,500 ducks were sold for this year’s race which was held tonight at the City Pool. A big crowd turned out for the free swim and hot dogs provided by the RMC.
The winners from the race and where their ticket was purchased are:
$500 Winners
Teresa Howell-MCPU
Amy Kling-The Corner
Shari Campbell-1st Bank
$100 Winners
Catherine Neikirk-Gottman
Paula Carithers-Borowiak’s IGA
Shad White-1st Mid
Laura Easter-WSJD
Vaughn Collins-Pat’s Pawn
Proceeds from this year's Duck Race will go toward the new stage at Merchants Park.
Click the photo for a gallery of photos from tonight's Duck Race.
New State of the Art Senior Living Community Coming to Mt. Carmel
The owners of Phillips Investments, LLC (Reggie, Chad and Hadley Phillips) have been working with the City of Mt. Carmel for many months to finalize plans to build a new assisted living and memory care community. The zoning commission unanimously gave its approval and sent it to the City Council. The City Council voted in favor of the proposed assisted living project. We are pleased to announce our Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 10:30 AM. The address is 928 Enterprise Lane, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.
“We’re pleased by this vote of confidence,” said Hadley Phillips, Phillips Investments, LLC partner. “We pride ourselves on the care we provide, and it will be an honor to serve families and seniors of the Mt. Carmel area.”
The new Villas of Holly Brook, Premiere Assisted Living Community, and Reflections Memory Care Residence will be located at 928 Enterprise Lane, Mt. Carmel, IL. Unique Homes, an award-winning design-build firm that specializes in health care and upscale construction, is the general contractor for the 74 unit community. Residents will be able to enjoy their state-of-the art community with beautiful common spaces and interior courtyards nestled into picturesque surroundings in summer of 2019.
Mt. Carmel marks a milestone in the expansion of the Villas of Holly Brook business operations as it continues to develop a broad portfolio of life-transforming assisted living and memory care specialty communities for seniors. This faith based, family owned and locally operated company has seventeen communities in Illinois and one in Indiana currently.
“With our focus on growing exceptional assisted livings and memory care specialty communities, we will continue to expand services throughout - creating excellent paying jobs with great benefits.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care communities have been exceptionally designed and built. “These communities are crafted with utmost attention to detail at each level from the architecture to the floor plans to the décor and even the landscaping. The extensive list of amenities in addition to the professional level of medical care reflects the commitment to creating a lifestyle which will exceed your expectations,” states Hadley Phillips.
The interior layout of this beautiful community will encompass the latest trends in the industry - elegant, yet still comfortably designed for today’s generation of seniors. Chad Phillips states, “The upscale décor will be accented with luxurious interior furnishings and finishes. Each resident has access to a personal response device which can be utilized as needed 24 hours a day. We are excited to be true pioneers in the use of technology to improve the lives of seniors entrusted to our care. Every element of technology we employ is designed to improve quality of life as well as connect our residents to their loved ones.”
The residents at the Villas of Holly Brook can choose from one bedroom, two bedroom or two bedroom deluxe apartments. One low monthly fee includes three delicious meals a day plus snacks, 24 hour medical supervision, Personal Response System, inspired daily activities, spacious common areas, beautiful courtyards and so much more. Never do laundry, housekeeping duties or lawn maintenance again (unless you want to). Do what you enjoy most and let the staff take care of the rest.
Reflections Memory Care residents can choose a suite with three delicious meals served daily, 24 hour Refreshment and Beverage Bar, assistance with all activities of daily living, RN medication management and Wellness Center. Memory care therapies include the Therapy Kitchen, Sensory Room, Horticulture Therapy and fun cognitive activities.
Reggie Phillips remarked, “Each of our communities have high scores with the Illinois Department of Health. We are especially proud of our top performing communities. Five of which received Deficiency Free State Surveys in 2017 and currently 6 communities have received perfect surveys in 2018. This distinction is held by less than 1% of assisted living communities in the nation. This demonstrates our commitment to providing our residents with the highest quality of care and recognizes the dedication of our professional staff. Each is passionate about having a positive impact every day on those we serve and rest assured that this is the care we will bring to Mt. Carmel as well."
Reggie Phillips founded Unique Homes and has over thirty years of dedication and experience in the construction industry. Now with nearly a decade of development, management and marketing services of senior living communities, this state-of-the-art facility promises to provide the very best lifestyle for seniors at an affordable price. The principals of Phillips Investments, LLC – Mt. Carmel Facility Series have a combination of experience, talents, and in-depth industry knowledge that makes them exceptionally well qualified to serve their residents’ needs. Beyond all this is the quality of life the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care can bring to your loved ones.
Betty Riggs has been a resident of the Villas of Holly Brook since they opened. She states, “I don’t care what was promised, life at the Villas has delivered more. I love my new family here and life is so much better than I could have hoped for. I came because I needed help and but what I received was so much more - a wonderful family with helping hands. I was in a rut at home eating simple meals that were easy to prepare, but the food here is so awesome. I rarely went out at home and life was boring but at the Villas we have so many activities daily to choose from and special outings each week. My son says he has never seen me happier, I think he’s right. They say Family is Forever . . . that’s especially true at the Villas of Holly Brook.”
About The Villas of Holly Brook
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, a Charleston, Illinois based company, employs approximately 900 people. As of June 14, 2018, the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care operate seventeen communities in Illinois and one in Indiana. The communities offer a full range of personalized senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss. The Villas of Holly Brook senior living services are delivered by team members who are trained to encourage independence, preserve dignity, enable freedom of choice and protect the privacy of residents. To learn more about the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, visit www.villasofhollybrook.com.
