Alton Police Department
Recent News About Alton Police Department
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Man accused of murdering Liese Dodd declared unfit to stand trial; Motion hearing for gag order canceled
Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder found that murder suspect Deundrea S. Holloway is unfit to stand trial after he was accused of beheading Liese Dodd, killing her and her unborn baby. -
U.S. Marshals Service “Operation Washout” nets 152 arrests and 62 firearms seized
After a final arrest last weekend, federal authorities are releasing the results of a month long, large scale, multi-agency, law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service, Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, operating primarily throughout March 2022. -
TorHoerman Law gave away 500 turkeys at its eighth annual Thanksgiving event
TorHoerman Law hosted its eighth successful Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 20 at the Alton Amphitheater. -
TorHoerman Law hosts annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
TorHoerman Law is hosting its eighth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Alton Amphitheater. -
Madison County civil docket Sep. 13-17
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 13-17. -
Retired Sen. Bill Haine dies at 77 early Monday morning
Former Madison County State’s Attorney and Illinois State Sen. Bill Haine passed away early Monday morning. -
Madison County civil docket Aug. 16-20
Madison County judges Harrison, Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 16-20. -
Cross River Crime Task Force identifies stolen vehicle, other crime connections in first deployment
The Cross-River Crime Task Force deployed its first detail on July 16, resulting in officers identifying a vehicle that had been stolen and one connected to a theft in Godfrey, among others. -
Madison County civil docket Jul. 19-23
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, Stobbs, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jul. 19-23. -
Suit alleges man was wrongfully arrested, imprisoned by Alton police
EDWARSVILLE — An African-American male claims he was falsely arrested and imprisoned in inhumane conditions by Alton police officers who mistakenly associated him with a stolen van. -
Goins secures 2021 votes in ‘21 to win the Alton mayoral race
Rev. David Goins was elected mayor for the City of Alton during the April 6 municipal election with 2021 votes in ‘21, making history as Alton’s first African American mayor. -
Alton mayor's crackdown on illegal social gatherings gets national attention after wife nabbed in tavern
Alton's mayor is receiving some perhaps unwanted national attention after his wife was allegedly caught by police inside a tavern operating in defiance of a state shut down order. -
Motorist alleges Alton police officer caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the city of Alton for injuries she sustained in a car accident when she was struck by a vehicle driven by a police officer. -
Alton cop who was hired despite complaint of sexual harassment resigns
State's attorney gave glowing reference letter -
Report: Crude and sexual remarks part of 'locker room' atmosphere in state's attorney's office
Subject of investigation gets new job as patrolman -
Alton man says officers entered home without warrant
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing the City of Alton and two police officers for allegedly entering his home without a warrant and injuring him. -
Alton police sued for alleged injuries to suspect in custody
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton man is suing the local police, alleging he was injured while in police custody. -
Forfeiture of Alton home sought under 'Streetgang Terrorism' statute; Murder, shootings, beatings among crimes committed there
Marcus BaldwinThe Madison County State's Attorney and City of Alton seek to shut down a home located within 150 of an elementary school over gang-related activity including a first degree murder, mob action and aggravated discharge of a firearm.The civil suit filed July 23 in Madison County Circuit Court seeks action under a city nuisance ordinance and the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention -
Alton cop claims she was sexually harassed in suit seeking $350K
An officer with the Alton Police Department says she was sexually harassed by a superior during a training exercise and claims she was retaliated against for reporting the incident. -
Madison County Civil Docket: 10/22 - 10/26/2012
Wednesday, October 24