On 05-06-22 at 2:02 a.m., City of Carbondale police officers conducted safety surveillance in the 100 block of North Washington Street in reference to a crowd of people congregating. The officers observed a person involved in a conflict armed with a handgun. The suspect left the area in a vehicle and responding officers immediately stopped the vehicle. Officers arrested Chad D. Smith, 32 of Marion for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Forgery after officers found counterfeit currency in his possession. Officers also arrested Bryonne L. Williams, 26 of Marion for Unlawful Sale/Delivery of a Firearm to a Felon. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Chad D. Smith, 32 of Marion
Bryonne L. Williams, 26 of Marion
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