Full Notification

On February 7, 2025, at 6:39 p.m. Sgt. Loren Barchett conducted a traffic stop on a 2017 Jeep Compass for an equipment violation on Broadway near Richland Creek Drive.  Special Deputy Wyatt Lashbrook identified the driver as 45 year old Shannon Dill of Mount Carmel.  During a roadside investigation Ms. Dill’s vehicle registration and driver’s license were ran through the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.  It was discovered at that point the Ms. Dill’s operator’s license and vehicle registration were both not valid.  During an inventory of the vehicle illegal drugs were located, and a OWI investigation was conducted.  At the conclusion of the investigation Ms. Dill was booked into the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana.  Ms. Dill was also issued citations for Expired Plates and No Valid License.
 
Arresting Officer was Sgt. Loren Barchett and he was assisted in his investigation by Special Deputy Wyatt Lashbrook, Deputy Wyatt Hunt, and Deputy Bart Wagner.  Also assisting in this investigation was Princeton Officer Bryce Jutzi. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.