Police Respond To Wabash Valley College Campus

According to Mt. Carmel Police reports:

This morning (Monday, October 6), at approximately 10:30 am, Mt. Carmel Police received a call of a male subject reportedly walking through the campus wearing what was described as a “bulletproof vest” and a backpack. No report of firearms was given, but MCPD and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office responded to the campus and were directed to the Science Building. While on scene, officers learned of a student who had inquired with instructors about wearing a weighted vest for physical conditioning while attending classes. Officers and WVC Administrative staff located the student near the Oak Street entrance to the Brubeck Arts Center. After officers spoke with the student and confirmed this story, he agreed to place the vest in his vehicle before returning to class.

MCPD would like to remind everyone to call 911 immediately to report any potential “active shooter” type call to ensure the quickest law enforcement response. Fortunately, today, this was not the case. District 348 schools were also placed on a soft lockdown as a precaution.