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Alton woman faces charges of hitting teen hitting with bat Scott Cousins, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail EDWARDSVILLE An Alton woman was charged after striking a 15-year-old youth in the head with a baseball bat. Alexandria N. Phillips, 19, was charged Jan. 26 with aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony. The case was presented by the Alton Police Department. According to court documents, on Jan. 13 Phillips struck a 15-year-old male youth in the head with a baseball bat, causing a laceration that required seven stitches. Bail was set at $40,000. Other recent Madison County charges include: • James R. South, 34, of Bethalto, was charged Jan. 26 with theft under $500 (second subsequent offense), a Class 4 felony. The case was presented by the Alton Police Department. According to court documents, on July 17 South took less than $500 in cash from another person. It was noted that he had a prior conviction for aggravated robbery. Bail ....