Holland IN, Attempted Murder / Suicide Update

On June 20th, 2024, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office released a public safety statement saying, A domestic situation just outside of Holland, in Dubois County, resulted in a male subject, David Williamson Jr., age 63, allegedly shooting a female victim. The victim is currently in stable condition.

On June 21st, 2024, a concerned citizen believed they saw the truck in the Sugar Ridge Wildlife area in Pike County. Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Department, and the Indiana State Police met at the Sugar Ridge Wildlife Property. Area law enforcement attempted to locate the suspect. A short time later, officers with  Indiana State Police located the suspect’s vehicle and David Williamson was discovered deceased inside his vehicle.

On June 24th, 2024, an autopsy was conducted at Lamb-Basham Funeral Home in Oakland City. Dr. James Jacobi ruled the death a suicide.

Tips To Stay Cool, Safe, & Save Money During Heatwave

Mayor Joe Judge opened his remarks at yesterday's Mt. Carmel City Council meeting to remind residents of the dangers of today's heat...

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And with a heat advisory in effect until 8 tonight, Ameren Illinois is out with ways to stay cool and save on the power bill. As prices rising, Tucker Kennedy from Ameren says one way to save is to bump the thermostat by seven to ten degrees. That move could save consumers as much as 10 percent a year on their electric bill.

AMEREN HEAT

City Summer Asphalt Locations Announced

At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mt. Carmel Public Works Director Mike Gidcumb announced the areas that will be asphalted next month.

Gidcumb said milling of the highlighted areas will take place on July 8th with the paving being done the next two days on July 9th and 10th.

The map of the streets and alleys that will be chipped and sealed will be released at the next council meeting on July 8th.

Traffic accident nets impaired driver

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch was contacted about an accident on Rock Road near Owensville.  Deputy Wyatt Hunt and Sgt. John Fischer responded to the area and found a Gold 2007 Buick Lucerne with damage to the driver’s side near the 200 block of East Rock Road.  Upon speaking to the driver Isaiah Turner age 18 of Allendale, Illinois Deputy Hunt detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage.  At that point he began a roadside DUI investigation.  Once the investigation was completed Deputy Hunt transported Mr. Turner to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

City Offering Incentive To Opt Into Water Bill Electronic Delivery

If you’re tired of not getting your Mt. Carmel water bill in the mail, the city is offering you an incentive to opt in to their email system. Water commissioner Tom Meeks explained the details of the contest being held right now…

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Again, the deadline to opt into the water bill email program and have a chance to win a month’s free water is July 1st.

District #348 School Board Sets Special Meeting

WABASH CUSD #348 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

Mt. Carmel Grade School Cafetorium

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order / Roll call

2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”

3. Employment

4. Adjourn

Turner Offers Update On Oak Meadow Subdivision

City Clerk Ryan Turner recently offered an update on the landscaping situation in Mt. Carmel’s Oak Meadow subdivision…

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Many Oak Meadow residents were upset last year when city officials attempted to alleviate potential flooding by clearing out dozens of trees that affected the aesthetics views. The city has been attempting to appease those residents since that time.

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Haubstadt man arrested for DUI

On June 22, 2024, at 12:25 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Bart Wagner conducted a traffic stop on Gray 2022 Polaris Ranger side by side after observing the vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at West and Elm Street in Haubstadt.  Deputy Wagner pulled behind the vehicle and further observed that the driver could not maintain their lane of travel on CR 50 West South of State Road 68.  At that point Deputy Wagner conducted a stop and upon approaching the vehicle he identified the driver as 35 year old David Rexing of Haubstadt.  While speaking with Mr. Rexing Deputy Wagner detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation.  Once the investigation was concluded Mr. Rexing was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. 

 Deputy Wagner was assisted by Deputy Wyatt Hunt. 

 All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Fort Branch man arrested for DUI with a prior

On June 22, 2024, at 2:12 a.m.  Gibson County Deputy Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2000 Jeep Cherokee after observing the vehicle disregard the stop sign at Elm Street and State Road 68 and disregarding the stop sign at Main and Haub Street in Haubstadt.  Upon approaching the vehicle the driver was identified the driver as 52 year old William Douglas of Fort Branch.  While speaking with Mr. Bradley Deputy Hunt detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation.  At the conclusion of the DUI investigation Mr. Bradley was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction. 

 Deputy Hunt was assisted by Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell.

 All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Mt. Carmel Man Jailed On FTA Warrant & Other Charges

On 6/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Donald S. Baird, age 53, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear.  Baird received additional charges of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer, Methamphetamine Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  The arresting officer observed Baird operating a bicycle in the 800 block of N Walnut Street.  When the officer made contact with him, Baird refused to stop and took off riding his bike south on Walnut.  The officer followed and was able to stop Baird in the alley of the 700 block of Chestnut Street.  Baird was placed under arrest for the warrant.  A search of Baird’s property led officers to finding a digital scale and a clear baggie containing a crystalized substance that later field tested positive for methamphetamine.  Baird was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged accordingly and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.