Carbondale man arrested on federal warrant, faces new gun charges
KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) – On September 20, 2025, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Carbondale Police officers encountered Hakeem I. Smith, 36, in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue. Officers recognized Smith as wanted on a federal probation violation warrant.
When officers attempted to arrest him, Smith resisted, resulting in a minor injury to an officer. He was found in possession of a loaded firearm at the time of the arrest.
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Jackson County Jail, pending a detention hearing. In addition to the federal warrant, he faces multiple charges:
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon
- Felony Resisting a Peace Officer
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the City of Carbondale Police Department at (618) 549-2121. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers at (618) 549-COPS (2677) or Murphysboro/Jackson County Crime Stoppers at (618) 687-COPS (2677). Online tips may be submitted via the “Crime Stoppers” tab on the police department’s website. Cash rewards are available for tips leading to an arrest.
