Oakland City man arrested for battery on law enforcement

On March 17, 2024, at 3:14 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the 10000 block of East 50 North near Oakland City.  While enroute to the residence officers were notified that a male subject was out of control and was breaking things in the residence.  Upon arriving Sgt. Loren Barchett spoke with the caller and observed damage caused by an individual who was staying at the residence.  At that point Sgt. Barchett called for an ambulance to come to the scene.  While waiting on the ambulance Deputy Logan Lashbrook attempted to perform a pat down of the subject, 22 year old Noah Wilkins when Mr. Wilkins physically began to resist Deputy Lashbrook.  Deputy Lashbrook placed Mr. Wilkins into custody and transported him to the Deaconess Gibson Emergency Room Doctor where he was medically cleared for transport to the Gibson County Jail.  Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Wilkins was charged with Battery on an Officer and Resisting Law Enforcement. 
 
Assisting Sgt. Barchett in his investigation was Deputy Logan Lashbrook, Oakland City Police Chief Tim Gaines, Princeton Officer Matt Perry, and Princeton Officer David Jones.
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Crash leads to arrest of Oakland City woman

On March 18, 2024, at 3:41 p.m. Gibson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Loren Barchett observed two individuals standing outside two vehicles that were stopped on County Road 1025 South and US 41.  Upon approaching the individuals Sgt. Barchett discovered that a traffic accident had just occurred.  At that point Sgt. Barchett conducted an investigation into the accident.  While investigating the accident he discovered that 34 year old Chantel Powell of Oakland City was operating her Teal 1997 GMC Sierra Truck while her Operator’s License had been suspended on a prior driving while suspended conviction.  Once Sgt. Barchett was finished with his investigation he placed Ms. Powell into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Driving While Suspended/Prior. 
 
Assisting in this investigation was Deputy Logan Lashbrook and Deputy Michael Owens.   
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
 

380 Real Estate Tax Bills Still Delinquent In Wabash County

Wabash County Treasurer, Angie Broster, reported that the Treasurer’s Office still has 380 Real Estate Tax Bills for 2022 Payable 2023 as of today’s count that is delinquent. The Delinquent Tax Sale for Real Estate and Mobile Home Taxes was printed in the Friday, March 15, 2024 newspaper.

Tax Sale is set for Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:00am in the Court room of the Courthouse.  Taxes can still be paid until the day before the Tax Sale on Thursday, April 4th.

No longer accepting personal checks at this time before Tax Sale, only pay in Cash, Money Order or Cashier’s Check.  Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office or you may use the drop box in front of the Courthouse.  Please contact the Treasurer’s office at 262-5262 regarding correct amount for penalty. 

Credit Card payments can be made online at www.govtechtaxpro.com.  Last day to pay with a credit card online is Wednesday, March 20, 2024

MCHS Celebrates National Athletic Training Month

Mt. Carmel High School is proud to celebrate and honor our Wabash General Hospital Athletic Trainer, Tom Barkoski, during March, National Athletic Training Month.

From the sidelines of games and practices to our Sports Medicine offices, Athletic Trainer Barkoski works with our student-athletes to prevent injuries, improve sports performance, train, rehab injuries, inspire, support, cheer them on, and so much more!

Mt. Carmel High School also received the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) 1st Team Safe Sports School award. The Safe Sports School Award recognizes secondary schools around the country that take crucial steps to keep their athletes free from injuries.

Photo Credit:

Pictured at the Proclamation Signing:

Mayor Joe Judge
Tom Barkoski, WGH Athletic Trainer
Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Superintendent
Kyle Buss, Athletic Director
Andrew Shelby, Principal
Amy Duckworth, Assistant Principal

MCHS student-athletes representing Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Volleyball:

Kathryn Blake
Chandler Cusick
Andrew Gillihan
Shade Loudermilk
Selby Patberg
Maycee Randall
Connor Shelby
Blayne Sisson
Jayla Smith
Elyse Swanson
Ava Turner

Domestic Dispute Ends In Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man

On 3/15/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Martin E. Peters, age 59, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery following a domestic dispute at a residence in the 600 block of Cedar Street.  Police were called to the residence following a dispute over a cell phone that led to a physical altercation.  It was reported another family member arrived and allegedly removed Peters from on top of the victim.  The victim signed a complaint against Peters who was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released on pre-trial conditions. 

Carmi Woman Arrested Following Crash

On 3/14/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Dominique M. Spruell, age 33, of Carmi for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Reckless Driving following a vehicle crash that ended in a residential yard in the 900 block of Westwood Drive.  During the investigation, officers found that Spruell was traveling on Oak Street in her maroon Chevrolet when her vehicle left the roadway, went through the above yard and ended when the vehicle struck the ditch.  Tire tracks in the grass showed that Spruell nearly struck the table outside of the nearby apartment building along with a storage shed and satellite dish.  Furthermore, officers found that Spruell believed she was still in Carmi.  A roadside sobriety check conducted on Spruell provided several clues to indicate impairment.  Spruell was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was processed on the above-mentioned charges.  Spruell was later released on a Notice to Appear.

Tree Cutting Dispute Leads To Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man

On 3/15/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jeffery K. Dill, age 64, of Mt. Carmel for Aggravated Assault following an incident at the Mt. Carmel Dollar General on 3rd Street.  Officers were called to the scene after it was alleged that Dill waved a hand saw at one of the store managers when they told him to quit cutting down trees on store property.  Dill reportedly claimed he could do what he wanted as he began waving the saw back and forth while the employee backed away.  Police later located Dill on Railroad Street where he was placed under arrest.  Dill was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a pre-trial release determination.  MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office.

Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On FTA Warrant

On 3/12/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Russell J. Hargrave, age 61, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear.  The arresting officer observed Hargrave in the 600 block of W 3rd Street where he was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Hargrave was held pending a pre-trial detention determination regarding a petition to revoke his probation.