A case in Madison County has taken a positive turn for a man accused in the death of a young woman. The man had been facing drug charges after a 17-year-old girl passed away from a drug overdose. The man had allegedly given the teen the drugs that lead to her death....
Month: May 2012
Police Officer Charged with Felonies by Madison County Grand Jury
A Madison County Grand Jury recently indicted a Collinsville Police officer with multiple felonies for falsifying a police report to create a case against a neighbor with whom he had been fueding. While most police officers are honest men and women, there...
Man facing a sex crime charge for claimed intercourse with minor
A man is being held at the Madison County Jail facing sex offense charges. The man is accused of being involved in a sexual relationship with a minor female. The evidence is currently being reviewed by the Madison County State Attorney. Whether or not he will be...
Alton man charged with DUI after two accidents in 16 minutes
A man has been accused of DUI after allegedly causing two hit-and-run car accidents in a very short period of time. The Madison County Sheriff's department received two separate phone calls, minutes apart. The accused man was apprehended after the accidents and is now...
Woman faces felony charge after alleged battery in Edwardsville
Facing the prospect of a felony charge involving battery can be daunting, and a conviction can bring serious repercussions. Whether the claimed incident was the result of self-defense or due to coming to the defense of another person or any other reason, an accused...