10/03/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Kaleigh C. Singer of Mt. Carmel after police were called to her residence in the 1200 block of N. Walnut Street. Police were notified of an unresponsive female and when they arrived they located Singer. Police recovered suspected drug paraphernalia inside of the residence and placed her under arrest. Singer was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of bond.
Man Nabbed For Driving While Suspended
10/03/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 43 year old Lewis E. Sutton of Mt. Carmel. Police observed Sutton operating a 1997 Honda motorcycle in the area of 5th Street and Poplar. The arresting officer knew Sutton's license were suspended. Sutton was stopped and placed under arrest. Sutton was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while license were suspended. Sutton was held pending the posting of $150.00 cash.
Mt. Carmel Man Jailed On Domestic Battery Charge & Resisting Arrest
10/04/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old David R. Harms of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 200 block of N. Division Street in Mt. Carmel in reference to a domestic. According to witnesses, Harms struck a family member during an argument. Harms was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with resisting arrest and domestic battery. Harms was held pending the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Woman Picked Up On FTA Warrant
10/04/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 58 year old Lisa C. Shearer of Mt. Carmel after she was observed outside of her residence. The arresting officer knew that Shearer was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant and placed her under arrest. Shearer was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $200.00 cash bond.
Hall Arrested For Having Stolen Vehicle
10/05/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 19 year old Branson R. Hall of Mt. Carmel on a charge of possession of a converted vehicle.
On 09/29/2018, it was reported that Hall was in possession of a vehicle that was reported stolen. On that date police located Hall in the stolen vehicle and attempted to initiate a vehicle stop. The vehicle failed to stop and led police on a pursuit into Indiana. The pursuit was terminated and an arrest warrant was requested.
On 10/05/2018, Police received information that Hall was at a camp site along the Wabash River. Police were able to locate Hall and place him under arrest. Hall is being held in the Wabash County Jail on a $4,000.00 cash bond.
FTA Warrant Lands Mt. Carmel Woman In Jail
10/05/2018-Mt.Carmel Police arrested 35 year old Jamie E. Goldman of Mt. Carmel after the vehicle she was riding in was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. During the traffic stop it was determined that Goldman was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant. Goldman was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of $200.00 cash bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Charged With Meth Possession & Resisting Arrest
10/06/2018-Mt. Carme Police arrested 53 year old Alvin Addison of Mt. Carmel after they received information of a suspicious person in the 200 block of McDowell Street. Police found that person to be Addison. During the investigation it was discovered that Addison was in possession of suspected methamphetamine. When police attempted to arrest Addison he resisted. Addison would eventually be placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Addison is charged with resisting arrest and possession of methamphetamine.
Man On Bike Arrested For Possession Of Meth
10/07/2018- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 52 year old Johnny R. Croger of Mt. Carmel after police found him riding a bicycle in the area of 5th and Division early this morning. The arresting officer advised Croger was operating a bicycle without proper lighting. The officer reported that as he approached Croger, Croger entered a yard and attempted to hide behind a tree while still sitting on his bicycle. The officer investigated further and found Croger t be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, cannabis and a cannabis pipe. Police arrested Croger and transported him to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Croger was cited for the cannabis and the cannabis pipe. Croger is being held pending the posting of bond.
MCES 2nd Graders Learn About Setting Goals
Mrs. Vargo, MCES School Counselor, presented a “Setting Goals” Lesson to Mrs. Jones 2nd Grade Students. Mrs. Vargo read the students a story called, I have the Best Seat in Second Grade, and then did a hands-on activity in which the students identified a goal they would like to work towards achieving.
Two Arrested after using Facebook Messenger to Allegedly Sell Meth
Warrick County – Thursday morning at approximately 10:10, Trooper John Davis was contacted by an individual that had been contacted by another individual via Facebook Messenger about purchasing a quarter gram of meth for $400. After communicating with Trooper Davis, the individual agreed to purchase the meth to assist law enforcement and set up a location for the transaction. The person allegedly selling the meth agreed to meet his new client on SR 61 near Dogwood Lane north of Boonville and would be driving a burgundy Toyota Camry. Troopers were in the area and at approximately noon, Trooper Davis observed the driver of the Toyota Camry abruptly turn left into a private driveway without signaling. Davis initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Stephen Robinson, 46, of Cynthiana, and his passenger as Alison Roettger, 32, of Chandler. When Robinson was instructed to exit the vehicle officers observed a small plastic bag containing meth on the front seat where he had been sitting. Troopers continued to search the vehicle and found two electronic scales, two syringes, another baggie containing meth and drug paraphernalia. The two baggies combined contained approximately 7.4 grams of meth. Robinson and Roettger were arrested and transported to the Warrick County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
Stephen Robinson, 46, Cynthiana, IN
Alison Roettger, 32, Chandler, IN
Dealing Meth over 5 grams, Level 3 Felony
Possession of Meth, Level 5 Felony
Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Trooper John Davis, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Warrick County Sheriff’s Office and Oakland City Police
