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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is currently cresting near 28.1 feet. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.7 feet
Thursday, April 17.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.0 feet on 04/03/1985.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Carbondale police searching for suspect in car theft investigation

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Kenneth Doumbia

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- A Chicago man is currently wanted in connection to a vehicle theft investigation in Carbondale. 

On December 19, 2022 around 10:35 a.m. Police located a car reported stolen by Oak Park, Illinois Police traveling on West Mill Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver fled. 

Officers pursued the vehicle until they lost sight in the area of Country Club Road and Chautauqua Road. 

During the pursuit, the driver threw two firearms out of the vehicle. Officers later recovered those weapons. 

The vehicle was then found unoccupied in the parking lot of a residential complex in the 1900 block of West Pleasant Hill Road. 

Officers identified the driver as Kenneth K. Doumbia, 27 of Chicago. An arrest warrant for charged of armed habitual offender, possession of a stolen vehicle, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and aggravated fleeing was obtained. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Doumbia is asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department 618-549-2121 or Crime Stoppers 618-549-COPS (2677).  

Doumbia is considered armed and dangerous.  

The investigation is active and on-going.   

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