Two arrested on theft charges at former Peabody coal mine in Mt. Carmel
Published: Mar. 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM CDT
MT. CARMEL, Ill. (WFIE) - In Wabash County, deputies say two people were arrested following burglaries at the former Peabody coal mine property in Mount Carmel.
Deputies say they were told of a possible trespasser Wednesday morning.
When they arrived, they found 46-year-old Tara Cottrill in her car behind a locked gate.
Authorities say there was evidence of theft and damage to the property.
Deputies say later in the afternoon, they were informed of a man, later identified as 30-year-old Kyle Hall, walking from the area towards Keensburg.
Cottrill faces the following charges:
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Burglary
- Possession of Burglary tools
- Theft more than $500 but less than $10k
- Criminal damage to Property
- Criminal Trespass to Real Property
Hall faces the following charges:
- Burglary
- Possession of Burglary tools
- Theft more than $500 but less than $10k
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Criminal Trespass to Real Property
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