On September 16, 2018, at 4:34 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the area of County Road 200 South and County Road 1150 East. Upon arriving in the area Deputy Ben Kiesel began an investigation into the call with the assistance of Oakland City Officer Don Carlisle. During the investigation Deputy Kiesel detected the odor of alcohol on 30 year old Timothy Schulz of Elberfeld and determined that Mr. Schulz had allegedly pulled a gun out during the incident. At the conclusion of Deputy Kiesel’s investigation Mr. Schulz was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Schulz was charged with Point a Firearm, Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior. He has since posted a $750 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Owensville man arrested on DUI charge after being involved in an accident
On September 17, 2018, at 3:03 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 call to report an accident with injuries at the intersection of County Road 850 South and County Road 1050 West. When officers arrived on scene they found 34 year old Larry Flener of Owensville lying on the roadway next to a 2017 moped. Upon speaking with Mr. Flener officers detected the odor of alcohol and Sgt. John Fischer began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Sgt. Fischer placed Mr. Flener into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Flener was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. He remains in custody on a $650 bond.
Assisting Sgt. Fischer in his investigation was Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Driver Injured As Semi Overturns & Spills Load Of Turkey Manure On Highway 11
On September 17th at 3:31pm, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Highway 11 at the Lancaster Stockyards reference a one vehicle crash. When the deputy arrived on scene he found a west bound semi had overturned while negotiating the curve. During Deputy Art Kimmel's investigation he found that the semi belonging to Steber Turkey Farm of Claremont, IL left the roadway to the right over corrected , traveled across the roadway and over corrected once again, causing the semi and trailer to overturn, spilling its’ load of turkey manure. Christopher G. Provines, 27 of Claremont sustained minor injuries in the crash and transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours as crews worked to clear the wreckage. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by WGAS, West Salem Fire Department, Allendale Fire Department, and the Wabash County Highway Department.
Mt. Carmel Elementary School News
News From MCES Principal Sheila Odom:
Tasty Apples!
Students in Mrs. Gordon's Kindergarten class are studying apples. Recently they taste tested apples and then created a graph based on their favorite type of apple. Granny Smith was the favored type. Thus far they have learned about the Apple Tree's life cycle, tree grafting, products made from apples, and stories about apple trees all in preparation for their field trip to the apple orchard at the end of the month.
Students at MCES celebrated Constitution Day on September 17th. The students in Mrs. Jones/Ms. Bruce classes listened to Susan Woods from the DAR read the book “We the Kids”, learned a song called “We the People” and rang small bells together as a group - signifying the Constitutional Rights we have as United States Citizens.
Mrs. Kemper's Kindergarten class wrote and signed their classroom constitution.
Mrs. Kemper's Kindergarten class wrote and signed their classroom constitution.
Mrs. Satava's class at MCES learned about the flag and they each will get to paint a flag of their own for Constitution Week.
Indiana Woman Arrested After Driving To MCPD On Suspended License
09/16/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 50 year old Melissa R. Madden of Kokomo, Indiana after she drove to the Mt. Carmel Police Department on a suspended driver's license. It is alleged that Madden drove to and from the Mt. Carmel Police on a suspended driver's license. Police were not notified of the suspended license until Madden left the police department. Police caught up with Madden in the 900 block of Cherry and observed her driving a 1998 Chevrolet Truck. Madden was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for driving while license is suspended. Madden was released after posting $150.00 cash bond.
Man Calls Police, Gets Arrested
Police responding to an unwanted person call resulted in the complainant being arrested on a warrant. Mt. Carmel Police responded to the 100 block of W. 2nd Street and while on scene police were notified by dispatch that the complainant, 48 year old Matthew C. Kuehne of Mt. Carmel, was wanted on a Shelby County warrant. Kuehne was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held until he posted $250.00 cash. The unwanted person was told not to return to the Kuehne residence.
FTA Warrant Leads To Arrest At Casey's
09/15/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Brice C. Ellinghausen of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant. A Mt. Carmel Police Officer observed Ellinghausen inside the Casey's Convenience Store and knew he was wanted on a warrant. Eillinghausen was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of $200.00 cash bond.
MCPD Arrest Mt. Carmel Man On Criminal Damage Charge
09/13/2018-Mt. Carmel Police were called to the 1300 block of Cherry Street in reference to a male subject under the influence causing a disturbance. Police located 49 year old Mark D. Crouch of Mt. Carmel. The reporting officer reported that it appeared Crouch was under the influence of unknown narcotic and during his episode he knocked over a 2002 Kawasaki motorcycle. Police found him crouched down beside the motorcycle when they arrived on scene. Crouch was arrested for allegedly causing damage to the said motorcycle. Crouch was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he charged with criminal damage to property. Crouch was held pending the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Jailed On Domestic Battery Charge
09/12/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 57 year old Glen D. Stoops of Mt. Carmel. Stoops was arrested after police were called to Jumpin Jimmy's at 9th and Market Street reference a disturbance. Police were told that Stoops struck two family members. Stoops was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with one count of domestic battery and one count of battery. Stoops was held pending the posting of $500.00 cash.
Traffic Stop Leads To Charges Against Mt. Carmel Man
09/11/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 54 year old Timothy C. Mason of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped by police in the 1200 block of Cherry Street. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Mason was driving on a revoked driver's license. Mason was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and he was given a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. Mason was released after posting bond.
