Alhambra woman charged with bringing meth into Madison County Jail
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alhambra woman was charged after bringing methamphetamine into the Madison County Jail.
The 29-year-old woman was charged April 15 with possession of contraband in a penal institution, a Class 1 felony; and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
The Fairmont City Police Department presented the case.
According to court documents, on Sept. 15, the suspect allegedly brought methamphetamine into the jail.
She was ordered released from custody.
Alton man charged with battery, damaging property with 'large rock'
A 37-year-old Alton man was charged April 15 with aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony; and criminal damage to property, a Class A misdemeanor.
The Alton Police Department presented the case.
According to court documents, on April 14, the suspect allegedly threw a rock through a storm door's glass window of a residence in the 2700 block of Sanford Avenue, Alton, causing the victim to cut their hands.
The suspect was ordered remanded to jail.
O'Fallon man faces domestic battery charge after Alton incident
A 25-year-old O'Fallon, Illinois, man was charged April 16 with domestic battery (second or subsequent offense), a Class 3 felony.
The Alton Police Department presented the case.
According to court documents, on March 29, the suspect allegedly struck a household or family member in the head and face.
It was noted that he has prior convictions for domestic battery out of Madison County in 2022 and 2023.
The suspect was ordered released from custody.
Granite City man faces weapons charge out of SIUE
A 22-year-old Granite City man was charged April 15 with aggravated unlawful use of weapons, a Class 4 felony.
The SIUE Police Department presented the case.
According to court documents, on March 4, the suspect was allegedly found to be carrying a loaded and accessible Glock 9mm handgun in a vehicle without a concealed carry permit.
He was ordered released from custody.
These individuals have only been charged and remain innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All charges may not be reported.
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