Carbondale Bands Together to Host Inaugural CommUNITY Dinner

CARBONDALE – Save the date! On June 3, 2023, Carbondale residents are invited to a special event dedicated to celebrating the spirit of community and togetherness! 

In a remarkable collaboration, organizers from various local groups have...

City of Carbondale to Host Annual Memorial Day Service

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale will host its annual Memorial Day Service at Woodlawn Cemetery to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation.

On Monday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m., the Carbond...

The City of Carbondale has openings on various Boards and Commissions!

The City of Carbondale has openings on various Boards and Commissions! This is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference in your community. Take a look at the openings below and apply today! (For meeting frequency, a list of current member...

City of Carbondale Builds Skilled Workforce List for Future Projects

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale has created a new registration form for skilled workers. The purpose of this form is to compile a list of workers that contractors can reference when seeking staff to meet DBE/Workforce Go...

Seniors and Fire Prevention

Older adults are at higher risk of being injured or dying from a home fire. Decreased mobility, cognitive confusion, sight, and hearing loss can affect your ability to respond quickly in an emergency.

Senior Safety Reviews has published 10 “Most Recommende...

Be Safe! Prepare for Hazards

Before you get on the water, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share the following checklist to ensure you have a safe boating experience.

1. Check the forecast with the National Weather Service
2. Always wear your life jacket
3. Know your limits - do not ...

Recreational Fire Guidelines

Pursuant to Carbondale City Code 10-1-14 it is unlawful to burn or set fire to refuse or any other combustible material within the City of Carbondale with the exception of recreational fires, established in the following guidelines:

• The fire sho...

Turn Around, Don't Drown

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The...

Always Read the Warning Labels on Cleaning Supplies

The weather is warming up and that means many will be starting to do some spring cleaning. It’s important to understand what not to mix together. Always read the warning labels on the cleaning supplies and follow the manufactures instructions on the prope...

Tornado Safety

Here are some guidelines to follow to keep you and your family safe during a tornado.

Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway). If possible, avoid sheltering in any room with windows. For a...

Carbondale Police Department Secures Federal Funding for Technology Upgrades

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CARBONDALE – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth secured more than $182 million in Congressionally-directed spending for Illinois projects in the FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Act, including $600,000 in technology upg...

Lateral Police Officer Program

If you have two or more years of post-probationary work experience as a police officer and meet the outlined qualifications, you are eligible for the Lateral Police Officer Program. Applications for experienced police officers are accepted on an ongoing b...

Compliment An Officer

The Carbondale Police Department strives to provide the best police services and maintain high professionalism and rapport with the community.

If a Carbondale Police Department employee has positively impacted your life, please consider filling out this on...

Carbondale Police Department Arrest Summary

Click the image above to view the latest Arrest Summary from the Carbondale Police Department.

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon

NEWS RELEASECity of Carbondale, IllinoisMay 25th, 2023

For Immediate Release

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon

Carbondale – On 05/25/23 at approximately 4:20 a.m., City of Carbondale police officers were dispatched to the 700 b...

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

NEWS RELEASE 

City of Carbondale, Illinois 

May 24th, 2023For Immediate Release 

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

Carbondale – On 05/24/23 at approximately 2:35 a.m., City of Carbondale police officers resp...

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon / Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Resisting/Obst

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois May 18, 2023

Carbondale - On 05-17-23 at 3:50 p.m. officers of the Carbondale Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Willow Street in reference to a report of a gunshot vic...

Aggravated Battery with Firearm Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois May 17, 2023

For Immediate Release

Carbondale - On 05-17-23 at 3:50 p.m., officers of the Carbondale Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Willow Street in referen...

Missing Habitual Runaway Juvenile Recovered

NEWS RELEASEMay 23rd, 2023

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Carbondale-The Carbondale Police Department located missing juvenile Bryce Stang on 05/20/23 in good health. As always, the help of the public is appreciated. 

Previous Releases

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Missing Habitual Runaway Juvenile Located

 NEWS RELEASE April 20, 2023

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Carbondale – The City of Carbondale Police Department has located missing juvenile Jamieyre Ward is safe and in good health. The assistance of the public is greatly app...

Update - Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois May 8, 2023

Carbondale – On 04-23-23 at 3:42 a.m. officers responded to the 600 block of East Park Street regarding a report of shots fired. Officers arrested Kyle M. ...

Armed Robbery Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois May 8, 2023

Carbondale – On 05-05-23 at approximately 5:04 a.m., City of Carbondale police officers responded to the 900 block of East Park Street for a report of an A...

Missing Habitual Runaway Juvenile

NEWS RELEASE May 8, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Carbondale - The City of Carbondale Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Bryce F. Stang, 13 of Carbondale. Bryce was last seen on 0...

Search Warrant

 NEWS RELEASE May 5, 2023 

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 Carbondale – On the morning of 05-04-23 City of Carbondale police officers executed a search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of South Lewis La...

Missing Habitual Runaway Juvenile

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois May 1, 2023

Carbondale –The City of Carbondale Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile Jamieyre K. Ward, 16 ye...

Homicide Investigation Update #2

 NEWS RELEASE May1st, 2023 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Carbondale – On 04-28-23 at approximately 10:53 p.m., Carbondale Police officers responded to the 700 block of South Lewis Lane regarding a shooting.  The victi...

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Driving While License Suspended Investigation

NEWS RELEASECity of Carbondale, IllinoisMay 1, 2023

 Carbondale - On 04-30-23 at 12:42 a.m., a Carbondale Police officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of New Era Road in which the driver was known to have a suspended driver&rsquo...

Missing Runaway Juvenile – Third Release

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Carbondale - The City of Carbondale Police Department is still requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile Marcell L. Stevenson, 14 of Carbondale. Marcell was last seen 04-11-2023 at approxima...

Carbondale Police Respond to Hoax Active Shooter Call at CCHS

NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois April 12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police Department responded to a hoax call regarding an active shooter at Carbondale Community High School ...