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Crimestoppers Crime of the Week 11-19-08
On 11-01-08 at 9:01 p.m., the City of Carbondale Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire at the unoccupied residence of 700 Charles Rd. Investigation has revealed that the fire was intentionally set. Read More »

Community Christmas Program
The City of Carbondale Police Department will be hosting our annual Community Christmas Program for Carbondale residents. Read More »

Theft Arrest
On Sunday, November 16, 2008, the City of Carbondale Police Department arrested CURTIS B. KIRKSEY, 52, Carbondale, on suspicion of theft from city parking meters. Read More »

Death Investigation
The City of Carbondale Police Department is investigating the death of a 60 year old Murphysboro man, James T. Burklow, that was found deceased at 10:40 a.m. on 11-13-08. Read More »

Carbondale Police Chief Bob Ledbetter Announces Retirement
Bob Ledbetter, City of Carbondale Chief of Police, announced Monday, November 3, 2008, his intent to retire from the Police Department on Friday, January 9, 2009. Read More »

Crimestoppers Crime of the Week for 11/04/08
On 11/02/08 at 4:33 a.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report of a Armed Robbery at the Holiday Inn located at 2300 Reed Station Parkway. The suspect entered the Holiday Inn through the north doors. Read More »

Halloween Safety Tips
The City of Carbondale Police Department wants to wish all the trick or treaters a safe and happy Halloween. Read More »

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Investigation
The Carbondale Police Department is investigating damage to a patrol car which may have resulted from a gunshot. On Wednesday night, 10-15-08, around 10:00 p.m. in the area of 400 N. Brush Street, two Carbondale Police Officers reported that their po Read More »

Robbery Arrest - October 24, 2008
On Friday 10-24-08, at 1:11 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of a robbery in the parking lot on the east side of the University Mall. Read More »

Updated Information on the 1st Southern Bank Robbery
The motorcycle used by the 1st Southern Bank robbery suspects on Thursday 10-09-08 has been identified as a Suzuki Hayabusa, believed to be an early 2000\'s model, black or black and dark green. Read More »

Controlled Substance/Warrant Arrest
On October 15, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. City of Carbondale Police Officers located Jonathan R. Moore, 23 years old of Carbondale, in the 400 block of East Ashley Street. Read More »

Ballistic Vest Scam
The City of Carbondale Police Department recently received a report of a solicitation for funds where the caller identified themselves as being part of the “Police Protection Fund.” Read More »

Aggravated Battery Investigation on 10-09-08
On 10-09-08 at 9:44 a.m. City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred in the area of the 2300 block of S. Illinois Ave. Read More »

Bank Robbery on 10-09-08
At about 9:50 this morning, City of Carbondale Police received a robbery alarm at the First Southern Bank branch located at 2500 W. Murphysboro Road. Read More »

Crime of the Week for 10-07-08
On 05/15/08 at 8:30 a.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in the 600 block of E. College Street. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Curtis Fenton, a 37 year old male of C Read More »

Aggravated Battery Arrest on 10-06-08
On 10-06-08 at 4:15 p.m. City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in progress in the 1500 block of Old West Main Street. Officers located a 45 year old Murphysboro man who received multiple stab wounds to the chin and ne Read More »

Personal Safety for Women Classed Offered
The City of Carbondale Police Department will be offering Personal Safety for Women classes over the next few months. Read More »

Arrest of Andreako Lilly
On 09-26-08 at 10:15 a.m., Andreako Lilly was arrested in Sparta, Illinois in relation to the shooting of a 19 year old man on East Chestnut Street that occurred on 09-21-08. Read More »

Accidental Shooting on 09-26-08
On Friday 09-26-08 at 2:06 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in reference to a person receiving a gunshot wound to the leg. Read More »

Aggravated Battery With a Firearm
On 09-23-08 at 9:59 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of gunshots in the 300 block of East Chestnut Street. Read More »

Aggravated Battery With a Firearm
On 09-21-08 at 2:44 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of gunshots in the 400 block of East Chestnut Street. Read More »

Carbondale Crimestoppers Crime of the Week 09-19-08
On 09-13-08 at 1:01 p.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated battery that occurred at 208 W Freeman, The Country Goddess. Read More »

Press Conference Thursday September 18, 2008
On Thursday September 18th, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. the City of Carbondale and representatives of the Illinois State Police Research and Development Laboratory held a joint press conference. Read More »

Residential Burglary Arrests
On 09-15-08 at 8:53 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 800 block of S. Johnson Street in reference to a report of a residential burglary. Read More »

National Seat Check Saturday
The Illinois Department of Transportation/Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT/DTS), AAA and the City of Carbondale Police Department urges parents and care givers to make sure their child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles. Read More »

Battery/Trespass Arrests
On 09-08-08 at 8:00 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of a disturbance in the 800 block of East Grand Street. Read More »

Robbery Arrests
On 09-09-08 at 12:22 a.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 600 block of North Wall Street in reference to a report of a robbery. Read More »

Unlicensed Magazine Solicitations
The City of Carbondale Police Department has received a report of door-to-door magazine subscription solicitations by a woman representing Atlantic Circulation Incorporated out of York, Pennsylvania. Read More »

Missing Person Update September 3, 2008
The City of Carbondale Police Department is continuing our investigation into the disappearance of 40 year old Kari Staros. Read More »

Missing Person
The City of Carbondale Police Department is investigating a missing persons report on Kari A. Staros, age 40, of Carbondale, Illinois. Staros is a white female 5\'04\"/160 brown hair and green eyes. Read More »

Apply for the 2008 Citizen's Police Academy
The Carbondale Police Department and the SIUC Department of Public Safety is looking for a few good students! The Police Departments are taking applications for the 2008 Citizen’s Police Academy. Read More »

Crime of the Week for August 25th, 2008
On Saturday 08-23-08, at 3:16 a.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report an armed robbery in the 300 block of E. College Street. Read More »

Aggravated Battery on 08-22-08.
On Friday 08-22-08 at 10:34 p.m. City of Carbondale Police officers discovered a 17 year old male from Park Forest, IL. at the intersection of E. Grand Avenue and S. Wall Street, suffering from a serious abdominal laceration. Read More »

DUI Arrest on 08-21-08
City of Carbondale Police Officers arrested Lance D. Jack, 38, of Carbondale, just after 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, 08-21-08. Read More »

Arrest of Veach Short Stop Burglary Suspects
City of Carbondale Police have arrested three suspects for the burglary of the Veach Short Stop gas station, 1123 East Walnut Street, that occurred on 08-16-08 at 4:05 a.m. Read More »

Crimestoppers Crime of the Week for 08-18-08
On Saturday August 16, 2008 at 4:05 a.m, the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at Veach Short Stop Gas Station located at 1123 E. Walnut Street. Read More »

Hit and Run Traffic Crash Arrest
On Wednesday August 13, 2008 at 10:24 p.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report of a hit and run traffic crash in the 400 block of E. Chestnut Street. Read More »

Burglary Suspect Arrested
On August 14, 2008 at 4:28 a.m. City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a burglary alarm at the Veach Short Stop, 1123 East Walnut Street. Read More »

Alcohol Laws and Ordinances Information
The City of Carbondale Police Department would like to familiarize newcomers and established residents with laws and ordinances that affect alcohol consumption, bars, and parties in the city. Read More »

Bicycle Laws and Ordinance Information
The City of Carbondale Police Department would like to remind residents of the State laws and local ordinances that affect bicycle riding in our city. Read More »

Parking Regulation Information
Thousands of new and returning residents have arrived in Carbondale over the past week and the City of Carbondale Police Department would like to ensure that everyone is mindful of several parking regulations in our city. Read More »

Amplified Sound Ordinance Information
The City of Carbondale Police Department would like to remind residents that Carbondale City Ordinance prohibits the use of sound amplification devices in such a way that the sound can be heard more than 100 feet away during daytime hours (7:00 a.m. Read More »

Crimestoppers Crime of the Week for 08-11-08
On 07/31/2008 at 10:55 p.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report of a residential burglary in the 800 block of W. College Street. Read More »

Aggravated Robbery Suspect Apprehended
On August 6, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. Mark S. Crymes was arrested after he turned himself in at the City of Carbondale Police Department. Read More »

2008 National Night Out
Once again this August, Carbondale citizens will give neighborhood crime and drugs a \"going away party\" at this year\'s National Night Out celebration. Read More »

2008 Citizen's Police Academy
The City of Carbondale Police Department and the SIUC Department of Public Safety are taking applications for the 2008 Citizens Police Academy. Read More »

Felony Retail Theft Arrest
On 07-23-08 at 1:40 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of a woman being detained by Wal-Mart loss prevention officers for a retail theft. Read More »

G.R.E.A.T. Summer Program
The Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale, in partnership with the City of Carbondale Police Department, is currently conducting a three week summer program at the Boys and Girls Club for local 4th through 8th grade children. Read More »

Crimestoppers Crime of the Week for July 14, 2008
On 07-01-08 at 4:41 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to 1400 W Main (Gem and Jewelry) in reference to a report of a theft over $300.00. Read More »

Ryan Livingston Homicide Update
On the evening of July 13, 2006, while walking on the sidewalk in the 300 block of West Walnut Street, 22 year old Ryan L. Livingston was stabbed during an apparent attempted robbery. Livingston died a few hours later. Read More »

P.A.C.T. Camp 2008
The City of Carbondale, in conjunction with the SIU Department of Public Safety and SIU Touch of Nature Program, recently completed the Police Department\'s 13th annual P.A.C.T. (Police and Children Together) Camp. Read More »

Panhandling Arrest
On 07-05-08 at 7:24 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of a woman soliciting people for money on the University Mall parking lot. Read More »

Fatal motorcycle/van crash June 27, 2008
On 06-27-08 at 12:48 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a motorcycle/van crash at the intersection of East Main Street and Reed Station Road. Read More »

Crimestoppers Crime of the Week for June 30
The City of Carbondale Police Department would like to warn businesses and residentsof counterfeit bills being circulated in the area. Read More »

Armed Robbery
On 06-30-08 at 12:47a.m. City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Wendy's restaurant, 500 East Walnut Street. Read More »

Crime of the Week - For June 16
On 06/15/2008 between 12:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to Italian Village Restaurant (405 S Washington) in reference to a report of a burglary. Read More »

Carbondale Announces New Police Initiatives
The City of Carbondale is proud to announce today a new community policing initiative and interactive website, www.carbondalepolice.com. Read More »

Crime Victim Advocacy Services
The City of Carbondale Police Department would like to remind residents of the services available to crime victims. The Department�s Crime Victim Advocate is available to assist individuals who have been the victims of crime living within the jurisdi Read More »

Police Academy Graduation
The High School Student Police Academy held its graduation at the Carbondale High School Cafeteria on Thursday April 24, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Read More »

Armed Robbery Arrest 05-09-08
On Friday 05-09-08, 2008 at about 9:34 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of an armed robbery in the 100 block of N. Gum Street. The victim, a 60 year old male from Thompsonville, IL, reported being approached by the susp Read More »

Theft and Unlawful Use of Credit Card
The City of Carbondale Police Department is investigating a report of Theft and Unlawful Use of Credit Card that occurred between May 10th and May 11th, 2008. Three suspects used two stolen bank credit/debit cards at four local businesses; Wal-Mart, Read More »

Burglary Tips
Residential burglary is very often a "crime of opportunity." Many cases involve the perpetrator going from house to house looking for unlocked doors or windows. Often the perpetrator will knock on the door of a residence to see if anyone is home. Read More »

Crime of the Week
On 05/26/2008 at approximately 9:25 p.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to 119 N. Washington (Tres Hombres Restaurant) in reference to a report of a theft. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male had entered the restaurant and Read More »