On 02-18-22 at 8:42 a.m., City of Carbondale police officers responded to the 400 block of East College Street in reference to a report of shots fired. Officers made contact with Marlin J. Brown, 43 of Carbondale, who was leaving the area. In the course of the investigation, officer arrested Brown for Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons and Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon. As the investigation continued, officers identified the two other suspects; Keon L. Foulks,18 of Carbondale, and Keavonte T. Nesby, 20 of DeSoto. Foulks and Nesby were located and arrested for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. After conferring with the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, Foulks, Nesby and Brown were incarcerated in the Jackson County jail. No injuries were reported and but damage to property was discovered. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the police department at (618) 549-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-2677.
Marlin J. Brown, 43 of Carbondale
Keon L. Foulks, 18 of Carbodnale
Keavonte T. Nesby, 20 of DeSoto
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