01/25/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 47 year old Michelle L. Johnson of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of a disturbance at 1413 W. 3rd Street. Police arrived on scene and were told that Johnson had been on the property after receiving notification barring her from that location. Police located Johnson at her home and placed her under arrest for criminal trespass to state supported property. Johnson was held pending the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge
01/26/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 50 year old Tracy Deckard of Mt. Carmel after police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the 200 block of W. 12th Street. Police were told by the victim that Deckard pushed her to the ground during an argument. Deckard was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with domestic battery.
Mt. Carmel Man Jailed After Entering Home Without Permission
1/27/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Clint R. Ford of Mt. Carmel after police responded to a disturbance in the 800 block of Glendale Avenue. Police were told that Ford entered the residence without permission from the home owner and committed a battery against a resident living in the home. Ford was later located and formally charged with criminal trespass to a residence and battery. Ford was held until the posting bond.
Forgery Warrant Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail
1/27/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year Jason C. List o f Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County forgery charge. Police located List in the 500 block of Walnut Street and placed him into custody. List was transported to the Wabash County Jail and is being held pending the posting of $1000.00 cash bond.
Traffic Stop Leads to 221 Grams of Methamphetamine
Putnam County - Friday, January 25, 2019, at 3:00 pm, an Indiana State Trooper observed a white Ford Fusion following too close on Interstate 70 eastbound near the 40 mile marker. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Mindy Wilson, 35, of Mt Vernon, Illinois. During the course of the traffic stop the trooper observed criminal indicators. Consent was received from Wilson for a vehicle search.
During the search of the vehicle, the trooper discovered 221 grams of methamphetamine located in the trunk. The estimated street value of the methamphetamine is $4,500. It was also discovered that the vehicle Wilson was driving had been reported stolen out of Jefferson County, Illinois earlier that morning. Wilson was traveling from Mt. Vernon, IL to South Bend, IN. Wilson was taken into custody and transported to the Putnam County Jail.
CHARGES:
Dealing Methamphetamine level 2 felony
Possession of Methamphetamine level 3 felony
Vehicle theft level 6 felony
Following too close
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Home Decorating Winners
Here are the winners for the Sights and Sounds of Christmas Home Decorating Contest.
Wall plaques were presented to winners of the 2018 Sights & Sounds of Christmas Home Decorating contest recently. Sponsor representatives from the Mt. Carmel Eagles, Mt. Carmel Lions Club, Travis Thompson Oil and Jeff Thompson and Sons Oil Production joined Kevin Davis (Best Use of Lights) and Terry & Teresa McGregor (Best Use of Traditional Decorations).
Winners of the Sights & Sounds of Christmas Home Decorating contest recently traded in their yard signs for wall plaques. This photo includes: Dave Wilderman (Committee Member), John Talley (Lions Club-Sponsor), Glen Schwartz (Grand Champion), Jerry Spruell (Eagles Club-Sponsor), Jayden Ditterline w/daughter Brielle (Best Use of Theme), Travis Thompson (Travis Thompson Oil & Jeff Thompson and Sons Oil Production-Sponsors) & Alan Clem (Best Use of Sound).
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST SUBJECT FOR HOMICIDE
Tamms, Illinois – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials arrested Johnny L. Warren, 36-year-old male of Tamms, IL, on murder charges today in relation to last week’s shooting. Warren has been charged with five counts of First Degree Murder by Alexander County State’s Attorney E. Zachary Gowin.
On January 11, 2019, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a subject with a gunshot wound at a residence in Tamms, Illinois. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the victim, Stacy Carter-Gonzales, had succumbed to her injuries sustained from the wounds.
Warren is currently being held at Pulaski County Jail on a 1-million-dollar bond. Assisting agencies include, Alexander County Sherriff’s Office, Cape Girardeau Missouri Police Department, and Missouri Highway Patrol.
The investigation is on-going. No other information is available at this time. The ISP is encouraging anyone who may have information about this homicide to contact ISP District 13 at (618)524-2171.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Kentucky woman for driving without ever receiving a license
On January 22, 2019, at 1:39 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Zach Lienemann conducted a traffic stop on a Silver 2005 Ford 500 for speeding on US 41 near County Road 550 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Lienemann identified the driver as 27 year old Amber Krieg of Henderson, Kentucky. During a roadside investigation Deputy Lienemann ran Ms. Krieg through the Kentucky Bureau of Motor Vehicles and discovered that she had never obtained an operator’s license. At that point Deputy Lienemann placed Ms. Krieg into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Ms. Krieg was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Never Licensed. She has since posted a $450 bond.
Assisting Deputy Lienemann in his investigation was Deputy U.B. Smith.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Vincennes man on Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On January 24, 2019, at 7:57 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Loesch conducted a traffic stop on a White 2012 Chevy Colorado for speeding on US 41 near County Road 225 North. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Loesch detected the odor of Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. At that point Deputy Loesch began a roadside investigation that resulted in the driver 64 year old Douglas Lemme of Vincennes being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Lemme was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia. He has since posted a $450 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Shimkus Collecting Valentines for Heroes
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is once again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.
“Tens of thousands of valentines have come into my offices every year since we began Valentines for Heroes,” Shimkus said. “Elementary and middle school classes, church youth groups, homeschoolers, senior citizens and constituents from every corner of the district have been overwhelmingly generous and supportive of our military men and women, past and present.”
This year, valentines will be accepted at Shimkus’ offices until February 8 and will then be distributed to local VA and military facilities before Valentine’s Day.
Valentines may be dropped off or mailed to Congressman John Shimkus at any of his district offices:
15 Professional Park Drive, Maryville, IL 62062
City Hall Room 12, 110 East Locust Street, Harrisburg, IL 62946
101 North Fourth Street, Suite 303, Effingham, IL 62401
201 North Vermilion Street, Suite 325, Danville, IL 61832
Constituents should return signed valentines without addressing them to a specific person; without signing their last name or including their address; and without sealing them in individual envelopes. All valentines are reviewed for content and appropriateness before distribution, and constituents can call the congressman’s Maryville Office at (618) 288-7190 with questions.
