Wood River Police Department
Recent News About Wood River Police Department
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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.” -
Suit alleges Wood River officers used excessive force
EDWARDSVILLE — The Wood River Police Department and two of its officers are accused of using excessive force and falsely imprisoning a 51-year old man. -
Fifth District affirms conviction in distracted driving case where defendant was videotaping Wood River cops
MOUNT VERNON -- A jury was correct in finding a defendant guilty of driving while improperly using an electronic device, the Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled. -
Levee district secretary/treasurer charged with theft and official misconduct
Wood River Levee District secretary and treasurer Jamie L. Butkovich, 37, has been charged with theft of between $10,000 and $100,000 and official misconduct, amid reports that at least one employee of the district was having "paycheck problems." -
Plaintiff to amend complaint in suit against Wood River cop
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Wood River police and cop seek to dismiss suit arising from police chase
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Inmate files suit against attorney Hildebrand
A man who was sentenced to 38 years in prison for armed violence, arson, fraud and theft claims he was manipulated by his attorney into entering a guilty plea even though he really was innocent of arson.