Carbondale
CRIME & SAFETY
2 men wanted in connection with drive-by shooting in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Police in Carbondale want your help finding two people now charged in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened earlier this year. Police say 24-year-old Jaden Bradley and 23-year-old Tavaris Hillare are wanted in connection with the investigation into a shooting on South Cedarview Street and Lydia Drive back on April 20.
Suspect Wanted in Shots Fired Investigation in Carbondale Arrested
CARBONDALE – A Murphysboro man was arrested Saturday in connection with a report of shots fired recently in the area of West Main and North Springer streets in Carbondale. According to Carbondale Police, during their investigation, they identified 18-year-old Justin N. Perteet-Lovelady as the suspect who fired the gun around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21.
Man facing firearms, armed violence, drug charges in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Murphysboro man faces multiple charges in Carbondale after police were called for a report of shots fired. Justin N. Perteet-Lovelady, 18, of Murphysboro faces charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of weapons, armed violence, possession of a controlled substance and resisting a police officer.
Man cited, released for resisting Carbondale Police officer
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A man was issued a citation for resisting a peace officer and then released after police were called about a person with a gun in downtown Carbondale. Carbondale Police say they were initially called to the 500 block of South Illinois Avenue around 11:00 a.m....
Passenger Cited for Possessing Meth, Drug Paraphernalia at Johnston City Traffic Stop
JOHNSTON CITY – A man was cited for drug offenses after Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies saw the vehicle he was in commit several vehicle violations and pulled it over around 7:10 p.m. Saturday in Johnston City. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, while speaking with the driver...
State fire marshal investigating after fire destroys home in rural Ava
AVA, Ill. (KBSI) – A house that was being remodeled caught fire and was destroyed Saturday night in rural Ava, Illinois. Ava Volunteer Fire Chief Brad Eaton says his fire department got a call at 8:50 p.m. on June 29 for a fire at 1567 Kessel Road. When the...
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