Carbondale Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen

Posted By: Withers Syndication
August 13, 2025 @ 1:54 pm
Local News

UPDATED 8/14/2025

CARBONDALE – A missing teen, 16-year-old Dametrious P. Nelson of Carbondale. was found by Carbondale Police detectives Wednesday safe and in good health according to Carbondale Police.

Nelson was last seen early Wednesday morning in the 3000 block of West Sunset Drive.

Police thank the public for their help finding Nelson.

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CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police are asking for your help in locating 16-year-old Dametrious P. Nelson of Carbondale, who was last seen early Wednesday morning in the 3000 block of West Sunset Drive.

Dametrious P. Nelson (Photo credit: Carbondale Police Department)

Nelson is Black, stands 5’10” inches tall, and weighs 155 pounds. He has brown eyes and shoulder-length black dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue pants, a black jacket, and white shoes. He was carrying a backpack that may contain a change of clothes.

Police say Nelson may be in the Marion area, where he has family.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Carbondale Police at 618-549-2121.