On 08/21/2019, at approximately 1225 hours, Mt. Carmel Fire and Mt. Carmel Police were dispatched to the parking lot of Corporate America Credit Union. Callers advised that a vehicle pulled into the lot and was on fire. Police spoke with the driver, Rick Meadows, who explained he was driving southbound on Oak Street when he smelled smoke. Meadows stated he pulled into the bank parking lot and the vehicle caught fire. Meadows was the only occupant in the vehicle and he was able to escape the burning vehicle without injuries. Shortly after the Mt. Carmel Fire Department arrived on scene the fire was extinguished.
Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On Felony Theft Warrant
08/19/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Kyle W. Dyson of Mt. Carmel after a warrant for his arrest was issued for felony theft. A Mt. Carmel Police officer went to the home of Dyson and placed him under arrest. Dyson was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of bond. The investigation into the theft was conducted by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.
Clancy Arrested On Shoplifting Charge
08/20/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old John W. Clancy of Mt. Carmel after police were called to 8th Street Liquors reference a shoplifter. When police arrived on scene they were advised that Clancy took a pack of cigarettes without paying for them. Clancy was located a few blocks away and placed under arrest. Clancy was held on one count of retail theft and was released after posting bond.
MCPD Chief: Hang Up In School Zones
From MCPD Chief Ryan Turner: Since the start of the school year the Mt. Carmel Police Department has increased its presence in the local school zones. This increase has resulted in individuals being cited for using their cell phones while in a school zone. We would like to remind individuals to hang their phones up while picking up and dropping off their students. The cost of this citation is $164.00. Please remember to hang up your phones.
Rayborn Sentenced To 3 Years In DOC After Probation Revoked
Cassandra A. Goldman, Wabash County State's Attorney, reports that Caleb Rayborn, a 33-year old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge Barry L. Vaughan in Wabash County Circuit Court.
State's Attorney Goldman advises that the Defendant was charged December 29, 2017, with Possession of methamphetamine Precursor, a Class 2 Felony. On March 19, 2019 Rayborn was convicted of the offense and placed on probation. A petition to revoke probation was filed by State's Attorney Goldman on July 25, 2019. The Defendant's probation was revoked on August 20, 2019 and Mr. Rayborn was sentenced to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by two years of mandatory supervised release (parole).
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OFFENSE:
That on the 28th day of December, 2017, in Wabash County, Illinois, the Defendant, CALEB M. RAYBORN, committed the offense of POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE PRECURSOR, in that said Defendant possessed methamphetamine precursors in standard dosage form, being a box of pseudoephedrine sulfate 240 mg tablets, with the intent that less than fifteen (15) grams of methamphetamine be manufactured, in violation of 720 ILCS 646/20(a)(1). A CLASS 2 FELONY
Wabash District #348 August 2019 Personnel Matters
These personnel actions were taken Monday night by the Wabash District #348 school board:
County Adopts Recreational Cannabis Ordinances
Even though odds are long Wabash County will have a legal cannabis retailer when recreational marijuana becomes legal January 1st, County Commissioners have adopted two ordinances allowing its’ sale within the county. County Commissioner Rob Dean explained the need for the ordinances…
The first ordinance established a county cannabis retailers occupation tax placing a 3.75% tax on gross receipts from sales made in unincorporated areas of Wabash County. If a municipality allows marijuana sales, the county tax would amount to .75%.
The second ordinance adopted last night limited cannabis business establishments to two in each of 6 categories as defined by state statute.
Even though the ordinances were adopted, officials here aren’t optimistic any of the initial licenses granted by the state will be given in Wabash County. In fact, just one license is being granted in the entire city of Springfield and only 47 in Chicago. Harrisburg currently has a medical marijuana dispensary and they will have first crack at having a recreational pot dispensary in this area.
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MCPD: No Foul Play Found In Thursday Incident
Press Release From MCPD…
On 8/15/19 at 5:14pm Mount Carmel Police were dispatched to the Wabash General Hospital regarding an injury to a male juvenile identified as Miles A. Paris, age 12, of Mt. Carmel. Paris was later transported by air ambulance to an Evansville, Indiana area hospital for treatment.
Due to the nature of the injury, police, along with a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) from the Illinois State Police responded to the residence in the 900 block of West 1st Street. With the consent from his mother, police and the CSI, processed the scene. Involved parties were interviewed and found the scene matched witness statements.
While this case remains open, there was no sign of foul play found in this incident.
The Mount Carmel Police would like to extend our thoughts and hope for a speedy recovery of Miles. No further information will be provided at this time.