On 5/08/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Austin E. Smith, age 24, of Weatherford, Texas for Speeding, Reckless Driving and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop on a gray 2023 Dodge in the 1400 block of College Drive. The stop was a result of the Dodge driving through the residential area of the 1100 block of N Market at a high rate of speed during a heavy downpour of rain. During the stop, the officer had suspicion that Smith was intoxicated so a roadside sobriety check was conducted in a dry location nearby. During the check, the officer noted several clues to indicate impairment from alcohol. Smith was placed into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was processed for DUI before being turned over to jail staff for further processing. Smith was later released on a Notice to Appear.
MCPD Picks Up Princeton Man On Intimidation Warrant
On 5/14/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Luke A. Wilson, age 35, of Princeton, Indiana on a Gibson County Indiana Warrant for Intimidation. Police located Wilson who was a passenger in a black 2015 Toyota at 3rd & Oak Street. Due to the driver having a suspended license, a driver’s license check was conducted on Wilson at which time the officer learned of the warrant. Wilson was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the warrant and later transferred to the custody of the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.
Mt. Carmel Man Jailed For Violating Bail Bond
On 5/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Cole W. Stewart, age 26, of Mt. Carmel for Violation of Bail Bond after police stopped a white 2012 Chrysler for expired registration at 7th & Poplar. During the stop, the officer learned that Stewart was a passenger in the vehicle and that he was court ordered no contact order with the female driver, as a condition of his pre-trial release. Stewart was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged accordingly and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.
Traffic Stop Results In Arrests Of 3 Lawrence County Women
On 5/18/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Grace J. Dewitt, age 19, of Bridgeport for Unlawful Possession of Alcohol by Minor following a traffic stop on a white 2013 Chevrolet for Suspended Registration in the 200 block of South Walnut Street. Also arrested, were passengers Katlyn A. Ortiz, age 19, of Lawrenceville for Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by Minor and Marley A. Moutry, age 19, of Bridgeport for Possession of Alcohol by Minor. During the stop, the arresting officer detected an odor of cannabis and knew the occupants were under the age of 21, prohibiting use/possession. The occupants admitted to cannabis use prior to the stop and that there was alcohol in the trunk. Consequently, the officer located two open bottles of Vodka and 3 cans of beer. All three individuals were transported to the Wabash County Jail where it was confirmed that Ortiz had consumed alcohol under age. All three were processed and released on a Notice to Appear.
Traffic Stop Leads To Underage Drinking Arrests Of 3 Lawrence County Women
On 5/18/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Grace J. Dewitt, age 19, of Bridgeport for Unlawful Possession of Alcohol by Minor following a traffic stop on a white 2013 Chevrolet for Suspended Registration in the 200 block of South Walnut Street. Also arrested, were passengers Katlyn A. Ortiz, age 19, of Lawrenceville for Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by Minor and Marley A. Moutry, age 19, of Bridgeport for Possession of Alcohol by Minor. During the stop, the arresting officer detected an odor of cannabis and knew the occupants were under the age of 21, prohibiting use/possession. The occupants admitted to cannabis use prior to the stop and that there was alcohol in the trunk. Consequently, the officer located two open bottles of Vodka and 3 cans of beer. All three individuals were transported to the Wabash County Jail where it was confirmed that Ortiz had consumed alcohol under age. All three were processed and released on a Notice to Appear.
Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On Warrant
On 5/17/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Phillip W Farrar, age 55, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Body Attachment Warrant. The arresting officer observed Farrar at 9th & Mulberry Street and knew of the active warrant. Farrar was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the warrant and later released on a Notice to Appear.
Solar Farm Ordinance Enforcement Murky
If R-3 Renewables follows through with plans to build a solar farm in Wabash County, who will be responsible for making sure the company adheres to the guidelines laid out in an ordinance passed by the county board? That’s one of the questions that Ryan and Jessica Peter recently posed to county commissioners. As currently planned, the solar array would be constructed right across the road from the Peters’ home. Unfortunately, the answer to the enforcement question is a murky one according to State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman…
Since Wabash County doesn’t have zoning, county commissioners told the Peters that basically there was no recourse for their concerns to be addressed presently.
City Attorney Issues Warning On Leash Ordinance
At last week's Mt. Carmel City Council meeting, City Attorney Derek McCullough addressed a growing issue with dogs running at large within city limits…