Madison County State's Attorney's Office
Recent News About Madison County State's Attorney's Office
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Haine releases SAO 2023 annual report for insight on how 'tax dollars are put to work in the cause of justice'
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine released his office’s annual report for 2023 on Tuesday, highlighting the State’s Attorney’s Office’s “stellar accomplishments” in upholding the law and advocating for justice. -
Granite City High School students shadow Madison County assistant state's attorneys, judges
A group of Granite City High School students shadowed Madison County assistant state’s attorneys on March 12 as part of a job shadowing program sponsored by the school. -
Cross River Crime Task Force deploys in western portion of Madison County, modified AR-15 and drugs seized
The most recent deployment of Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force resulted in the seizures of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and a modified AR-15. -
Madison County communities ban unauthorized encampments on public property
Madison County municipalities are banning unauthorized encampments on public property, with Granite City and Godfrey being the most recent to join the movement. -
Man convicted of killing SIUE student in drive-by shooting near campus sentenced to 29 years
Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder sentenced a Missouri teen to 29 years in prison for killing Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville student Moneer Damra during a drive-by shooting in Edwardsville in January 2021. -
Man convicted of killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori appeals dismissal of motion to withdraw guilty plea
Timothy Banowetz, who was convicted of murdering asbestos attorney Randy Gori, is appealing dismissal of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea and vacate a 70-year prison sentence. -
Haine: 26 students charged following fights at Alton High School
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged 26 students in connection with fights at the Alton High School on Aug. 30. -
Jumper grants pretrial detention for aggravated stalking charge in first detention hearing under SAFE-T Act
During the first detention hearing after the SAFE-T Act went into effect, Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper granted a petition by State’s Attorney Tom Haine to detain a Swansea man while he awaits trial on charges of aggravated stalking -
Haine: Lawsuits filed by two former county employees have cost taxpayers $270,000
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine reported Tuesday that more than a dozen lawsuits filed by two former Madison County employees have cost taxpayers more than $270,000. -
What happens when children commit crimes?
Juvenile violence is an ongoing concern in our community. All too often, my office prosecutes serious violent acts committed by juveniles including car thefts, shootings, and murders. Due to legally required confidentiality when minors are involved, and the uncertainty of terms of confinement in the juvenile system (these issues are explained below), some in the community may fear that violent juveniles are not being dealt with appropriately. -
Cross-River Crime Task Force responds to Granite City biker gatherings, aids in probe of fatal Alton shooting
Responding to reports of large gatherings of motorcycle clubs, Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force this month arrested two people in Granite City on charges of public drunkenness or disorderly conduct and issued 10 traffic citations. -
Motion hearing postponed in Banowetz's bid to withdraw guilty
Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp scheduled another status conference for next month in Timothy Banowetz’s bid to withdraw his guilty plea for the murder of Edwardsville asbestos attorney Randy Gori. -
Haine joined by 32 state’s attorneys in brief asking IL Supreme Court to declare gun ban unconstitutional
SPRINGFIELD – Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to declare Gov. Pritzker’s gun law unconstitutional, and state’s attorneys in 32 other counties are standing with him. -
Man convicted of killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Timothy Banowetz, who was convicted of murdering asbestos attorney Randy Gori, has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and vacate his 70-year prison sentence. -
Cross-River Crime Task Force patrols East Alton, Wood River area
Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force completed February’s deployment in the East Alton and Wood River area with a goal to help prevent “traffic violence.” -
Cross-River Crime Task Force arrests nationwide fugitive wanted for stalking
Officers involved with Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force apprehended a nationwide fugitive and made arrests on weapons and drug charges during last month’s deployment. -
Haine: Madison County to receive estimated $3.7 million in opioid settlement
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday that the county will receive an estimated $3.7 million as part of a settlement with opioid distributors and an opioid manufacturer. -
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. -
Haine appoints Emily Nielsen as Civil Division Chief
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine selected Emily Johnson Nielsen to serve as the Civil Division Chief for the State’s Attorney’s Office. -
Napp sentences Banowetz to 60 years for murder of Randy Gori, 10 years for armed robbery
Timothy Banowetz was sentenced Friday to 60 years for the first degree murder of asbestos attorney Randy Gori and 10 years for armed robbery by Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp.