The dates are set for Mt. Carmel’s summer chip and seal road maintenance program. Public Works director Mike Gidcumb reports the work will take place on July 15th and 16th. Gidcumb said a map with the affected streets and alley’s will be released in the coming weeks so residents can make sure to have their vehicles off of the affected streets on those two days.
New County Highway Building A Month Ahead Of Schedule
Construction of the new Wabash County highway building on Poor Farm Road is running about a month ahead of schedule. At yesterday’s county board meeting, highway engineer Dustin Bunting said the construction process has been smooth so far…
Bunting said a meeting is planned for today among the various utility companies to make sure every one is on the same page when it comes to tying the utilities into the new building.
Wabash District #348 June 2024 Personnel Matters
These personnel matters were approved Monday night by the Wabash District #348 school board.
Report Of Stolen Vehicle Results In Charges For Princeton Woman
On 6/16/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Olivia J. Robbins, age 35, of Princeton, Indiana for Possession of Hypodermic Needles, Unlawful Weapon by Felon, and Unlawful Possession of a Vehicle Title. Prior to the stop, MCPD had received a report of a possible stolen vehicle entering Mt. Carmel from Indiana. The officer located the suspect vehicle, a blue 2006 Toyota, in the 600 block of N Walnut Street. In making contact with the driver, identified as Robbins, they found that Robbins had borrowed a vehicle from the owner and failed to return it when requested. As the officer spoke to Robbins, he observed the handle of what appeared to be a handgun that was partially concealed in the passenger seat. The possible firearm was actually found to have a replica revolver handle that was attached to a large knife with a nearly 9-inch blade. This weapon was unlawful for Robbins to possess due to being a convicted felon. Furthermore, the officer located (8) used hypodermic needles that were suspected of being used to inject illegal narcotics. Lastly, the officer found multiple vehicle titles in her possession that belonged to other individuals. The owner of (5) of the titles was contacted and they confirmed the titles belonged to vehicles in their possession and they believed the titles were still in their home. This individual does not reside in Mt. Carmel and it appears Robbins illegally obtained said titles. Robbins was taken to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged accordingly and released on a Notice to Appear. The owner of the Toyota arrived and took back control of his vehicle but declined to pursue charges.
Albion Man Faces Several Charges Following Traffic Stop
On 6/17/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Ivan D. Hinds Jr., age 30, of Albion for DUI-Alcohol, Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, Driving While License Revoked, and Fleeing/Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer. Prior to the stop, the arresting officer observed a gray 2001 GMC truck commit multiple violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The officer conducted a traffic stop at 4th & Hackberry Street and informed the driver the reasons for the stop. The officer noted the driver, later identified as Hinds, had his hand on the gear shifter and foot on the brake with the vehicle still running. Furthermore, Hinds exhibited indicators of being impaired due to the odor of alcohol coming from him and his demeanor. The officer requested Hinds shut the vehicle off at which time Hinds refused and began attempting to put the vehicle into gear in an attempt to leave. The officer attempted to shut the vehicle off resulting in Hinds grabbing the officer by the arm to stop him. The officer was able to break away from Hinds and deploy his Taser. The officer then shut off the vehicle and Hinds was placed under arrest. Officers found that Hinds had a revoked driver’s license from prior DUI arrests. Furthermore, open alcohol was located inside the truck. Hinds refused to submit to field sobriety testing and was transported to the Wabash County Jail. Hinds was processed for the above charges and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court. MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office. It should be noted that Hinds was arrested in 2023 for DUI and Aggravated Fleeing/Attempting to Elude Edwards County law enforcement.
HOT CARS, KIDS, and PETS DON'T MIX
(Jasper, IN)- With outside temperatures reaching a sweltering 95+ degrees this week, the Indiana State Police is reminding all motorists, parents, and pet owners as to the extreme dangers of leaving precious cargo unattended in a hot car.
Even at moderate outdoor temperatures this time of year (low 70's), a parked car with the windows up can quickly reach inside temperatures of 120 degrees or more.
As reported by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), over the past 25 years, more than 970 children have died of heatstroke, because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. Everyone needs to understand these tragedies can happen to anyone – but are always preventable.
Know the Facts
A child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's. When a child is left in a vehicle, that child's temperature can rise quickly — and the situation can quickly become dangerous.
Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees.
A child can die when their body temperature reaches 107 degrees.
In 2023, 29 children died of heatstroke in vehicles.
In 2018 and 2019, we saw a record number of hot car deaths — 53 children died each year — the most in at least 25 years, according to NoHeatstroke.org.
Everyone Can Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths
Parents and Caregivers can prevent hot car deaths by....
Never leave a child in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling windows down or parking in the shade does little to change the interior temperature of the vehicle.
Make it a habit to check your entire vehicle — especially the back seat — before locking the doors and walking away.
Ask your childcare provider to call if your child doesn’t show up for care as expected.
Place a personal item like a purse or briefcase in the back seat, as another reminder to look before you lock. Write a note or place a stuffed animal in the passenger's seat to remind you that a child is in the back seat.
Store car keys out of a child's reach and teach children that a vehicle is not a play area.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke
Act Fast. Save a Life.
If you see a child alone in a locked car, act immediately and call 911. A child in distress due to heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled.
911 call leads to arrest of Francisco woman
On June 16, 2024, at 12:33 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a female trespassing at residence in the 6300 block of East 250 South near Francisco. Deputy Bryan Small was dispatched to the scene and while enroute the caller identified the suspect as 40 year old Jessica Cox of Francisco. The reporting party also reported that Ms. Cox was in possession of a knife. Upon arriving Deputy Small located Ms. Cox and began an investigation into the incident. During the investigation Ms. Cox became physically violent towards Deputy Small and was taken into custody. At the conclusion of his investigation Ms. Cox was officially trespassed from the property by the homeowner. She was then transported to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Battery on an Officer and Disorderly Conduct.
Deputy Small was assisted in his investigation by Special Deputy Riley Farmer and Francisco Town Marshal Bryan Archibald.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Body of Mitchell man recovered from White River
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a Mitchell man from the East Fork of the White River in Lawrence County Thursday.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., Lawrence County Dispatch was notified that Brian Howell, 52, of Mitchell, went missing in the river near the Lawrenceport boat ramp while attempting to retrieve gear after it was washed from his kayak while in turbulent water.
Conservation Officers located and recovered Howell’s body near the area at 8:55 p.m. An exact cause of death is pending medical examination, and the incident is still under investigation.
Indiana Conservation Officers were assisted on scene by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and Indian Creek Fire Department.