On 8/13/21, Trevor P. Henson, age 30, of Mt. Carmel, was served a Wabash County Warrant for Methamphetamine Delivery while already in the custody at the Gibson County Jail on unrelated charges. The warrant stems from an investigation by the Mt. Carmel Police Department regarding the illegal sale of methamphetamine in the City of Mt. Carmel. Additionally, on 8/26/21, another Wabash County Warrant for Felon in Possession of a Firearm was issued and served to Henson. Henson’s bond on both warrants totals $6000 cash not withstanding Gibson County charges.
UPDATE: Illinois 1 to be closed Sept. 1- Sept. 2 southwest of Keensburg
UPDATED: Aug. 31, 2021 Illinois 1 to be closed Sept. 1 – Sept. 2 southwest of Keensburg
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 1 will be closed 8 miles northeast of Grayville and 7 miles southwest of Mount Carmel in Wabash County.
The closure is necessary to replace a box culvert southwest of Keensburg, between County Highway 8 and County Road 800N. A detour will take traffic through Grayville, Albion and Mount Carmel.
No traffic will be permitted on Illinois 1 between County Highway 8 and County Road 800N during the culvert replacement except for local traffic. Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour and should allow for extra travel time. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,300 miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Year One included approximately $2.7 billion of improvements statewide on 1,706 miles of highway, 128 bridges and 228 additional safety improvements.
Motorist Injured In Gallatin County Crash
ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19
WHAT: Two Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injuries
WHERE: US Route 45 at Shain Cemetery Road, Omaha Township, Gallatin County.
WHEN: Aug. 24, 2021, at 2:40 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1 – White 2009 Saturn Outlook
Unit 2 – Brown 1981 Chevrolet Pickup
DRIVERS: Unit 1 – Kassie E. Crowder, a 27-year-old female from Evansville, IN – Refused medical attention.
Unit 2 – Miranda L. Carter, a 36-year-old female from West York, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on US Route 45 at Shain Cemetery Road. Unit 2 was parked off the roadway on the west ditch line with mechanical issues. Unit 1 drifted over the fog line and rear-ended Unit 2. The impact caused Unit 1 to roll onto its side. Carter was sitting inside of Unit 2 when the vehicle was struck. Carter was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Crowder refused medical attention. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
CHARGES: Crowder was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and was cited for Improper Lane Usage and No Insurance.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Henderson man arrested on Reckless Driving charge
On August 24, 2021, at 7:12 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Zach Lienemann conducted a traffic stop on a Dark Blue 2007 Ford 500 for traveling 106 mph in a 60 mph zone on US 41 near County Road 350 South. Upon approaching the vehicle at the traffic stop on County Road 100 West Deputy Lienemann identified the driver as 20-year-old Javier Haynes of Henderson, Kentucky. After a brief roadside investigation Mr. Haynes was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Reckless Driving. He has since posted a $900 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Evansville woman arrested on DUI and Drug charges
On August 23, 2021, at 8:45 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Brian Naas conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2020 Ford Explorer for a moving violation. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Nass identified the driver as 59-year-old Lori Knight Jones of Evansville, Indiana. While speaking with the driver Deputy Naas detected clues that Ms. Jones may be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point Deputy Naas began a roadside DUI/Drug investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation, he placed Ms. Jones into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Ms. Jones was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Methamphetamines, and Possession of Paraphernalia. She 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.
Pritzker Digs In Heels Against Non-Compliant School Districts
GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS MAKING HIS STANCE ON SCHOOL MASKING CLEAR. SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE ON PROBATION WITH THE STATE FOR NOT FOLLOWING A MANDATE FOR ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS TO WEAR A MASK, WHETHER THEY ARE VACCINATED OR NOT. THIS WEEK AT AN UNRELATED PRESS CONFERENCE HE WAS ASKED WHETHER HE REALLY WOULD IMPOSE SANCTIONS SUCH AS LOSS OF FUNDING ON SCHOOLS THAT DON'T COMPLY.
THE GOVERNOR SAYS MASKS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT STUDENTS WHO CAN'T GET VACCINATED AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
ASKED THIS WEEK IF HE REALLY WOULD SANCTION SCHOOLS THAT AREN'T FOLLOWING THE MASK MANDATE, THE GOVERNOR SAID, YES WE ARE REALLY GOING TO DO THAT.
THE GOVERNOR SAYS THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT SOME OF THE DISTRICTS THAT HAVE BEEN PUT ON PROBATION ARE NOW COMPLYING.
ISBE Places Red Hill On Probation
Here’s the letter sent to Red Hill Unit 10 by the Illinois State Board of Education:
State's Attorney Appreciates Cooperation From Law Enforcement
At last week’s regular meeting of the Wabash County Commissioners, state’s attorney Kelli Storckman took time to thank local law enforcement officers she works with on a daily basis…
Storckman took over as state’s attorney last December.
Judge Encourages Residents To Sign Up For LIHEAP
Sign-ups start soon for the low income home energy assistance program. Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge says the program is an important one for those who might struggle to pay their winter energy bills…
You can also call the WADI office in Mt. Carmel at 262-4151.
Mayor Touts City's Improved Website
The city of Mt. Carmel’s website has gotten a make over which Mayor Joe Judge says makes it a better asset for local residents….
The city’s website can be found at cityofmtcarmel.com