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Attempted Abduction Update from Carmi Police

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police initially reported last week a case of an older male attempting to get juvenile females to give him their names and trying to get them to get in the vehicle with him at Dairy Queen.After several follow up interviews and observing numerous... Read More.

Carmi Police Seeking Identification after Individuals Witness Man Attempting to Lure Girls into Vehicle

Friday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are looking for the public’s help after a disturbing interaction witnessed Thursday late afternoon played out leaving many distraught , yet thankful. Carmi Police took a report from a woman at the Carmi Dairy Queen just before 5:30pm who says she witnessed... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two over the Weekend

Monday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is out on pre trial release following his arrest late Friday night at Wal Mart. Officers picked up 37-year-old John Smith of 8th Street at the retail outlet. According to the report, Smith was wanted on a White County warrant for... Read More.

DUI; Burglary Arrests Made by Carmi Police

Monday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield woman is due in court Monday following her arrest Friday evening. It was just after 9:30 when Carmi Police pulled over 39-year-old Alicia Pearce at the corner of Oak and 5th Street. She’s being charged with a count of Driving under the... Read More.

Carmi Police Take Theft Report; Arrest One on Warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, August 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is out on Pre Trial release following her arrest on a Richland County warrant Tuesday afternoon. It was just before 5:30 when 39-year-old Savannah Earl of Elm Street was arrested by Carmi Police at her home. The warrant is in relation... Read More.

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

A Sunday evening altercation on Herbert Avenue resulted in the arrest of sisters. Carmi Police say it was about a quarter till 7 when they descended on 102 Herbert in response to a domestic dispute. Following a short investigation, law enforcement placed both... Read More.

City of Carmi Plans to Add to Police Force; Election Filing Dates Announced

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will add to it’s police force. At Tuesday’s City of Council meeting, Chief Jason Carter revealed the results from their recent testing for a new officer. Chief Jason Carter: If we don’t get anybody into this September academy, the next available... Read More.

Carmi Police and White County Sheriff’s Department Arrests

Monday, August 5 by Nicole Behnke

42-year-old Dennis Wingo was arrested by the Carmi Police on August 3rd for Theft Under $500 for not paying for his gas. Dennis was later released on a Notice to Appear citation.Carmi resident Sherry Sturgal was... Read More.

Rost, Tyner Arrested on FTA Warrants; Police Take Reports of Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

An Oak Street woman says someone stole items from her residence. Christina Moeller reported the thievery Wednesday just before noon. She would file complaints for burglary as well as theft under $500. The report doesn’t indicate exactly what items were allegedly taken from the... Read More.

Community Outreach Includes Water Balloons, Squirt Guns, and a Very Wet Police Chief

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of youngsters joined Carmi’s finest Friday afternoon for some summer fun. Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter has been organizing outreach events in the community since he was named the highest ranking officer and head of the police department. Friday, he along with several... Read More.