Mike Henry

CARBONDALE, IL. (WJPF) — An investigation into a domestic dispute between Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and his wife, Terri, has been turned over to the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The incident happened around 11:45 P.M. at the Henry’s home on West Hill Street.

Carbondale Police on foot patrol outside heard the disturbance inside.

Officers from the SIU Department of Public Safety were called in at the request of Carbondale PD to complete an independent investigation.

No arrests were made, or charges filed and there were no injuries which required medical treatment.

A statement from Mayor Henry reads in part: “…We had family visiting, and some tensions had arisen, and Terri and I were arguing about it across the room. Our porch doors were open and our arguing drew the attention of a police foot patrol, who were walking the neighborhood in response to some recent thefts. Ironically, they were doing exactly what they should have been doing as part of the targeted foot patrol policies I have been encouraging. There was never any violence, or threat of violence. Just some hurt feelings in a difficult family situation.”