On 6/16/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Brandon L. Banks, age 41, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Violation of Probation following a dog complaint in the 1100 block of Landes Street. During the incident, the arresting officer learned one of the involved parties, Brandon Banks, had the active warrant for his arrest. Banks was issued the above warrant and later released on a Notice to Appear.
Bellmont Man Arrested For Retail Theft
On 6/14/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Devin E.N. Hardwick, age 22, of Bellmont for Retail Theft following an incident at Mt. Carmel Big R Farm & Home. Officers were called to the scene after employees observed Hardwick attempt to steal a $70 magazine used to hold B. B.’s for a B. B. gun. Store video footage corroborated their claim. Hardwick was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and released on a Notice to Appear.
No Action Taken During Special School Board Meeting
After meeting for more than 90 minutes this afternoon behind closed doors, the Wabash District #348 took no action on employment matters. The rare Friday afternoon special session was announced by the district office on Tuesday and was for “the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees”. Board president Tim Schuler opened the meeting promptly at 4pm and all 7 board members voted to go into executive session which lasted past 5:30pm. The school board’s regular monthly meeting is Monday night at 7pm.
Drug Charge Sends Mt. Carmel Man To Prison For 3 Years
A prison term has been handed down for a Mt. Carmel man facing a Class 4 felony drug charge. State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman reports that 40-year-old Jay Parrish was charged March 27th with possession of a controlled substance. Parrish was arrested following a traffic stop in the 1300 block of West 9th Street. Following a search of the vehicle in which he was a passenger, officers located Tramadol and codeine tablets, both of which are controlled substances. Judge William C. Hudson sentenced Parrish to 3 years in the DOC which will be followed by up to 12 months of parole.
Meth Delivery Charge Results In 4 Year Prison Term For Mt. Carmel Man
One of the people arrested in the extensive investigation into the illegal sales of narcotics in Mt. Carmel has been sentenced to 4 in prison on a meth delivery charge. 38-year-old Jeremy McGill of Mt. Carmel was charged with a Class 1 felony in November of 2021 and state’s attorney Kelli Storckman reports he was sentenced on Tuesday to 4 years in the Department of Corrections. Following his release, McGill will be on one year of parole.
Southern Illinois Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison On Wabash Co. Burglary Charge
A 42 year old Christopher, Illinois man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following his residential burglary conviction. State’s attorney Kelli Storckman reports that Anthony Tucker was charged last August 8th with residential burglary after a large amount of cash and coins had been stolen from a residence in the 1000 block of West 5th Street. He was arrested after being spotted at McDonald’s and running from police. Tucker was eventually taken into custody in the area of 8th and Chestnut after being Tased. Storkcman said Tucker faces similar charges in Franklin and Jefferson Counties. His Co-Defendant, Addasyn Wallbaum, received a 5-year sentence for her part in the crime earlier this year.
Time To Complete Your Lead Water Line Survey Online
Mayor Joe Judge is again asking city residents to go on line and complete their lead water line survey…
The state EPA is requiring all municipalities in Illinois to survey residents if they have lead lines in their homes. The city received a $40,000 to help pay for an individual to go door to door with the surveys if they’re not completed online. The survey is available on the city’s website.
Republic Services Offers To Freeze Trash Rates For Contract Extension
The Mt. Carmel City Council is considering a proposal from Republic Services to extend their current contract with the city in exchange for a rate freeze. At Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge laid out the details of Republic’s proposal….
The last time the trash pickup contract was opened for bids, only one other company submitted a proposal and that ended up being nearly double of the rate Republic bid. The council is considering the offer and will vote on it at their June 26th meeting.
Road Work Slated To Start Next Week
Mt. Carmel public works director Mike Gidcumb has announced start dates for summer road work. He reported at Monday’s city council meeting that Huff Sealing will be performing crack sealing along Park Road starting next Monday. And, the city’s chip and seal program is slated to start July 11th. Gidcumb said information on which streets and alleys will be chipped and sealed will be released closer to the start date of the work.
Secretary of State’s Office recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, alerting Hoosiers to red flags
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today, The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office reminds Hoosiers to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse, including potential exploitation and scams.
“Unfortunately, bad actors tend to target our older, more vulnerable Hoosiers. The best protection is information. My office provides resources to help senior citizens and their families avoid these scammers who are out with the sole intention to do harm,” said Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales.
The Securities Division of the Secretary of State’s Office is providing tips on protecting senior citizens:
· Establish a trusted contact on all accounts. A trusted contact may be a family member, attorney, accountant or another third-party that can confirm an investor’s current contact information, respects their privacy, and knows how to handle the responsibility.
· Shred all paperwork containing any documents containing personal information.
· If someone calls you or threatens you with arrest or harm unless you pay them via wire transfer or gift card, hang up immediately.
“Older adults have reported feeling targeted for fraudulent activity through mailings, robocalls, telephone scams, and identity theft. By training individuals who come in contact with seniors such as pastors, bank tellers, attorneys and others, they can then recognize signs of exploitation and potentially prevent the victim from being defrauded,” said Marie Castetter, Securities Commissioner.
The Secretary of State’s Office is a proud partner of IN-CASE (Indiana Council Against Senior Exploitation) and is committed to providing information and resources to better inform older adults and the professionals who serve them about exploitation and abuse in our state.
For more resources or if you suspect possible senior financial exploitation, please contact The Indiana Secretary of State’s Securities Division at https://securities.sos.in.gov or call 317-232-6681.