WABASH CO., Ill.--Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan earlier today announced arrest reports happening over this past weekend, July 17-19, 2015
On Friday, July 17, at approximately 5:45 p.m. a traffic stop in Allendale by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrest 31-year-old Cameron W. Jones, Mt. Carmel, and 40-year-old John P. Davis of Allendale. Jones was arrested for operating a vehicle while registration suspended. Davis was charged with obstructing identification, in addition to his two outstanding warrants, one in Wabash County, and one in Lawrence County. Both were transported to the Wabash County Jail, where Jones posted a $300 cash bond; Davis is currently being held on a total bond of $1,875.
On Saturday, July 18, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to a dog-running-at-large complaint in the Allendale area. The incident ended with James T. Bobbitt, 42, of Allendale being charged with Animal Cruelty. During the investigation it was found that a dog had died inside the residence, which had no running water, or electricity, nor did the residence have food for the animals. The deceased dog had signs that the other two dogs had been eating on it, due to the absence of food. The two living dogs were surrendered to the Wabash County Animal Shelter. One of the animals had to be euthanized, due to its history of being aggressive and biting.
And on Sunday, July 19, at 1:20 a.m. the Sheriff's Office responded to the Lick Prairie area on Wabash 17 Ave. due to a one-vehicle crash. The vehicle was found abandoned and in the ditch. During the investigation, Richard Leon Shoemaker was found in another vehicle that was coming back to the crash scene. Shoemaker, 20, of Mt. Carmel, was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol, processed at the Wabash County Jail and released. The investigation into this crash is still ongoing.
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