On 11/18/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Zachary S. Cowling, age 27, of Princeton, IN, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Police received a public complaint regarding a reckless driver operating a black Ford coming from Indiana into Illinois. Police located the suspect vehicle commit a traffic violation on McDowell Street and a traffic stop was conducted. Field sobriety testing was conducted, with the officer observing several clues on Cowling to indicate impairment, and he was subsequently arrested. Cowling was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with DUI. Cowling was held pending the posting of bond.
Man Jailed On Domestic Battery Charge
On 11/18/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Steven W. Sherman, age 43, of Mt. Carmel, for Domestic Battery following a dispute with a girlfriend at a residence located in the 400 block of N Walnut Street. While officers investigated this incident, they found evidence to indicate a physical battery had occurred, which resulted in the arrest of Sherman. Sherman was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a bond setting by a judge.
Three Injured After Bus Runs Stop Sign Causing Crash
On November 16th, 2018, at approximately 8:30 am, Mt. Carmel first responders were notified of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of College Drive and Park Road. It was reported that a 2002 Mass Transit Ride bus was northbound on College Drive with three passengers when the bus failed to stop at the intersection of College Drive and Park Road. The bus collided with a 2013 Ford truck driven by Jeff L. Parker of Mt. Carmel. Two passengers on the bus were transferred by ambulance to Wabash General Hospital for treatment. The driver of the bus was identified as Ashlyn N. Rios of Lawrenceville, Illinois. Rios was cited for disobeying a stop sign. Parker reported minor injuries but was not transferred by ambulance. The conditions of the other passengers is unknown. MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Mt. Carmel Fire, and Wabash General Hospital.
WGH’S MAIN LABORATORY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Wabash General Hospital Main Laboratory, Mount Carmel, Illinois based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
The facility’s director, Catherine R. Soldo, M.D., was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Wabash General Hospital Main Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1930s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program.
During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.
About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide
Traffic Stop Leads To Charges Against Olney Woman
11/08/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Hannah E. Dehner of Olney after she was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that her license was suspended. During the arrest of Dehner police located a glass smoking device. Dehner was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dehner was held pending the posting of bond.
Hiding Under A Trampoline Doesn't Help Man Avoid Arrest
11/09/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 53 year old Scott A. Wagner on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant. Officers first located Wagner in the 200 block of W. 7th Street. The arresting officer reported that Wagner ran from the police but was quickly located hiding under a trampoline. MCPD officers were assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office.
Evansville Man Arrested By MCPD Following Traffic Stop
UPDATE:
DOYLE C. CARROLL of Evansville was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department for possession of narcotics. Carroll was released due to medical conditions. However, the case is still under investigation. Carroll was released without being formally charged.
11/10/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 45 year old Doyle Cledus Carroll Jr. of Evansville after the vehicle he was operating was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. During the traffic stop it was discovered that he was in possession of a controlled substance and cannabis. Carroll was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Carroll was also cited for possession of cannabis. MCPD K9 Ace assisted in the arrest.
Mt. Carmel Man Back In Jail Following Domestic Battery Arrest
11/13/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 47 year old Donald Scott Baird of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of a disturbance in the 300 block of Cherry Street. The complainant advised that Baird struck him in the face during an argument. Baird was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with domestic battery. Baird was held pending the posting of bond.
Deadline Is Tomorrow To Sign Up For Thanksgiving Phase Of Operation Share
Time is running out for Wabash County families to register for the Thanksgiving phase of Operation Share. Debbie Meyer of WADI says Thursday is the deadline to make sure your family can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal…
Meyer said families will enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal…
Meyer said those signing up will be given a time to pick up their food. There are no income guidelines for the meals. Last year, 345 families in Wabash County were helped at Thanksgiving through Operation Share.
For Christmas meals, signups end on December 13th with the distribution set for December 18th at Zion Lutheran Church.
Christmas toy signups ended on December 6th with the distribution at First Christian Church on December 11th.
Operation Share is a joint effort of the Wabash County Ministerial Association & Wabash Area Development, Inc.
Officials Prepare For Disaster Drill Friday At MCHS
Local law enforcement and school officials are making a concerted push to ensure the public is aware of the school disaster drill this Friday at Mt. Carmel High School. The drill will begin around 12:30 shortly after students have been released for the day. While shooting drills have been commonplace since 2007 in local schools, officials say Friday’s scenario will be the biggest one yet involving several agencies that would respond should an actual disaster occur.
On Tuesday’s Morning Show, we talked with ISP Sgt. Mark Zimmerman, MCPD Detective Sgt. Ryan Turner, and District #348 Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer about what will happen on Friday…
Also participating on Friday will be the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, District #348 employees, Mt. Carmel Fire, WEMA, Wabash General Hospital, and State Police. It is expected that the area around the High School will be congested and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area around this time period. The scenario is expected to last approximately 3 hours.
WSJD File Photo of Sheriff Derek Morgan participating in a shooting scenario from 2015.