Grand jury back in business, hands down indictments
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE After a year’s absence, a new Madison County Grand Jury was empaneled this week and quickly went to work, handing down several indictments Thursday.
The new grand jury was part of the expansion of in-person hearings and other court activities, which have been severely limited by the coronavirus pandemic.
The last grand jury in Madison County started work in January 2020, according to Circuit Judge Kyle Napp.
“We picked and empaneled this grand jury on Wednesday and Thursday of this week,” she said. “Their session runs from March 4 through June 24.”
Alton man faces home invasion, armed robbery charges
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE An Alton man has been charged with armed robbery and home invasion after a November robbery in the 800 block of Ridge Street.
Antonio M. Evans, 26, was charged Dec. 2 with armed robbery and home invasion, both Class X felonies. The charges were sealed until Wednesday, Feb. 17, because Evans was not in custody.
The case was presented by the Alton Police Department.
According to court documents, on Nov. 17 Evans, allegedly armed with a silver handgun, entered a home in the 800 block of Ridge Street in Alton while at least one person was there and stole $3,000 in cash.