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Mt. Carmel Police NOT Looking for PPE Violations

The Mt. Carmel Police Department has received phone calls concerning the enforcement of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in public. The Mt. Carmel Police Department is NOT on “patrol” looking for violations. The Mt. Carmel Police Department would like to remind individuals that local businesses can... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested Monday After Assaulting A Woman and Striking A Police Officer

Wednesday, April 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Monday, April 27, 2020, Mt. Carmel Police Department responded to an incident at Marathon Fast Break involving two women. When police arrived on the scene they were advised that Tina M. Davis, age 55, of Mt. Carmel, confronted a patron at a gas... Read More.

Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than... Read More.

Water Disconnects and Penalties Suspended in Mt. Carmel

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a spokesperson for the City of Mt. Carmel in Illinois, due to the financial and health difficulties water customers in the area are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic, water disconnects and penalties have been suspended for the month of April.“As of April... Read More.

13 Year Old Mt. Carmel Boy Cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Driver’s License, Resisting Arrest, and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police cited a 13-year-old boy Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license, resisting arrest, and illegal consumption of alcohol after police were notified the boy was operating a motor vehicle with two other juveniles. Police caught up with the... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested for Resisting Arrest and Public Indecency

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police cited Timothy L. McKinney, age 38, Wednesday for resisting arrest and public indecency. Police were called to Jumpin Jimmys in reference to an unwanted customer. Police arrived and scene and were told that McKinney exposed himself to the attendant after she... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Respond to Report of Unresponsive 19-Year-Old Female

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police Department, Wabash General EMS, and first responders were dispatched Thursday to the 600 block Division Street in reference to an unresponsive 19-year-old female. The female was transferred to Wabash General Hospital where she was declared deceased. Mt. Carmel Police and the... Read More.

Covid-19 Update from Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

To reduce the risk of exposure, Wabash General Hospital has chosen to follow the recommendations and practice of other area hospitals to postponed elective surgeries through April 10, 2020. We plan to re-evaluate this on a weekly basis. We appreciate your patience. Your safety... Read More.

The 20th Annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit Wednesday and Thursday in Mt. Vernon

Wednesday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Approximately 400 leaders from criminal justice agencies throughout Southern Illinois will meet in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the 20th annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit (SICJS). The goal of the SICJS is to provide quality training to criminal justice executives in Southern Illinois. This year marks the... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IN Man Sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 29 year old Mt. Vernon , IN man will be spending the next 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release. Kevin Spurlock was sentenced in White County Court Monday on a Class 4 felony for... Read More.