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Police investigating two separate shootings in Herrin
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Two separate shootings are under investigation in Herrin, Illinois and police say they may be connected. According to the police department, officers were called to the 600 block of S. 12th Street at around 1:35 a.m. on July 3 for a report of shots fired. Officers learned the house was struck by a single round that entered the front of the home.
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.
Noise complaint leads to gun-related arrests
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Illinois (WSIL) -- Officials arrested three people after a noise complaint revealed hidden guns and paraphernalia. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office sent deputies to a home in rural West Frankfort at 12:05 a.m. to look into the noise complaint. Deputies spoke to multiple people there at the home.
Carbondale Police highlight value of lifesaving skills after officer choking is saved by fellow officer
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - An emergency can happen at any time and anywhere, but you don’t have to be a first responder to help. The Carbondale Police Department is reminding the community they can receive training in lifesaving skills because you never know when that training will be needed to save a life.
1 arrested after sheriff’s deputies find drug during traffic stop in Johnston City
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (KBSI) – A traffic stop led to a drug arrest in Johnston City. Chad W. Karnes faces charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol in the Johnston City area say they saw a vehicle commit multiple...
Carbondale Police Arrest Man, Find No Gun Witnesses Reported He Had at Incident
CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man has been charged with Resisting a Peace Officer after Carbondale Police responded to the 500 block of South Illinois Avenue regarding a report of a man with a gun just after 11 a.m. Tuesday. According to Carbondale Police, callers provided a description of the...
Multiple people face charges for various gun crimes in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Multiple people face charges for a variety of gun offenses in Jackson County. The offenses span from February to May of 2024. Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez says his office charged suspects in the following shooting. “Our law enforcement professionals in...
Fire Department gains forcible entry door
MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) – The Makanda Township Fire Department received training on the use of their new forcible entry door on Monday, July 1, 202024. The door was delivered by a courtesy of Fire Props Unlimited of Belleville, Illinois. The door was built by firemen who were on the job.
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