Joseph A. Cervantez, 24, of Carbondale was arrested at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday at Route 51 and Physical Plant Road on an outstanding Jackson County Warrant for failure to appear in court on a previous charge of deceptive practices. Cervantez was arrested after being stopped and cited for driving on an expired license. Cervantez posted $100 bond and was released.

By Gus Bode

Reginald L. Arnold, 25, of Carbondale was arrested at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday at East Park Street and Logan Drive for driving on a suspended license and possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis. Arnold posted $100 and was released.

An 18-year-old SIUC student reported that between 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Wednesday his wallet was stolen from the Recreation Center. The estimated amount of loss is $224. Police do not have any suspects.

Shahzad P. Alam, 23, of Neely Hall was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday at Neely Hall for domestic battery and possession of drug paraphernalia. Alam was taken to Jackson County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $150 bond.

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At 12:45 a.m. Thursday police responded to a fire in an unoccupied room at Neely Hall. There were no injuries. Police do not believe the fire was intentionally set. Police are investigating the incident. A damage estimate was not available.

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