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4 days ago | 
thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton man was charged with home invasion after allegedly forcing his way into an Alton home on April 17. Christopher J. McDaniels, 31, of the 2600 block of Denny Street, Alton, was charged April 17 with home invasion, a Class X felony; and criminal trespass to a residence, a Class 4 felony. Article continues below this adThe Alton Police Department presented the case.
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4 days ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Scott Cousins
A 26-year-old Litchfield man was charged April 16 with unlawful failure to register as a sex offender (second or subsequent offense), a Class 2 felony; and public indecency. The case was presented by the Edwardsville Police Department. Article continues below this adAccording to court documents, on April 15 the suspect, a registered sex offender, failed to register with the Edwardsville Police Department; and had exposed himself and was masturbating in the Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S.
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4 days ago | 
thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins
EDWARDSVILLE – A Cottage Hills woman was indicted by a Madison County grand jury after exposing an Illinois State Police trooper to fentanyl during a March 31 arrest. Valerie N.
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5 days ago | 
bnd.com | Scott Cousins
EDWARDSVILLE - A Bethalto man was charged with multiple counts of child pornography on April 17. Justin S. Banks, 35, of the 100 block of Grace, Bethalto, was charged April 17 with five counts of child pornography, all Class X felonies; and five counts of child pornography, all Class 2 felonies. The Bethalto Police Department presented the case. According to court documents, on Dec. 25, Jan. 10, 21, 22 and 25, April 15 Banks was found to be in possession of still images containing child pornography.
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6 days ago | 
bnd.com | Scott Cousins
EDWARDSVILLE - A Wood River man was charged with taking wiring from a local construction company. The 42-year-old suspect was charged April 15 with theft, a Class 3 felony. The Madison County Sheriff's Department presented the case. According to court documents, on March 16 the suspect took wiring from an ADT security system valued in excess of $500 owned by Baxmeyer Construction. The suspect was ordered released from custody.
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1 week ago | 
thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins
JERSEYVILLE – Chief Deputy Treasurer Rebecca Strang was appointed treasurer at the April 9 Jersey County Board meeting. She replaces Katie Abbey, who resigned and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Illinois State Police and Attorney General’s Office. Article continues below this adBoard Chairman Gary Krueger said Strang will serve out the remainder of Abbey’s term, which ends in 2026. He said she has no plans to run for reelection, but plans to revert to her former post.
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1 week ago | 
thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins
JERSEYVILLE – Plans for multiple capital improvement over the next 5 years, including potential funding, were discussed at a special Jerseyville City Council meeting last week. Public Works Director Bob Manns gave a presentation, including recently completed, ongoing and potential new projects. Article continues below this adHe said the city has a general plan for about 20 years, but the 5-year plan is more detailed, and includes funding, scheduling and other factors.
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1 week ago | 
thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins
EDWARDSVILLE – Three prisoners at the Madison County Jail were charged with felony mob action after attacking a fourth person who had recently been convicted of carjacking. It was one of several incidents in the jail recently resulting in felony charges. Article continues below this adThe three, a 32-year-old East St. Louis man, a 27-year-old East St. Louis man and a 21-year-old Belleville man, were each charged with mob action, all Class 4 felonies.
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1 week ago | 
bnd.com | Scott Cousins
JERSEYVILLE - Chief Deputy Treasurer Rebecca Strang was appointed treasurer at the April 9 Jersey County Board meeting. She replaces Katie Abbey, who resigned and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Illinois State Police and Attorney General's Office. Board Chairman Gary Krueger said Strang will serve out the remainder of Abbey's term, which ends in 2026. He said she has no plans to run for reelection, but plans to revert to her former post.
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1 week ago | 
thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins
EDWARDSVILLE – A Brighton man was charged Monday with animal cruelty for killing a cat with a compound bow. Dustin M. Kraushaar, 33, of the 15300 block of Humbert Road, Brighton, was charged April 14 with aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class 4 felony. Article continues below this adThe Alton Police Department presented the case. According to court documents, on March 19 Kraushaar shot a one-year-old cat named “Lil Bit” to death. He was ordered remanded to jail.
