Godfrey man accused of battering nurse, cops
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE A Godfrey man was charged with multiple counts of battery to police and a nurse after a Dec. 19 incident.
John D. Shimchick, 46, was charged Dec. 21 with two counts of aggravated battery/peace officer, both Class 2 felonies; aggravated battery/nurse, a Class 3 felony; and aggravated assault/peace officer, a Class 4 felony. The case was presented by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.
According to court documents, on Dec. 19 Shimchick threw a rock at a sheriff’s deputy and kicked and threw a number of objects, including a hammer and wooden table, at another deputy. While at Alton Memorial Hospital, he allegedly spit on a nurse.
Drug charges possible in Alton vehicle stop
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON A vehicle stop Wednesday night in Alton may lead to drug charges.
According to Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido, at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday an Alton Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was believed to be associated with illegal drug activity.
Pulido said the driver initially failed to stop, but later did on Henry Street at East Broadway. Pulido said the case will be presented to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office at a later date for possible felony charges. Newsletter signup
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Haine meets with Child Advocacy Center
Dec. 14, 2020
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Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine, left, talks with Madison County Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Carrie Cohan on Friday.
EDWARDSVILLE Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine toured the Madison County Child Advocacy Center on Friday and met with executive director Carrie Cohan to discuss his office’s relationship with the Children’s Justice Division and the Child Advocacy Center.
“The CAC is a fantastic asset to our justice system and our entire community,” Haine said.
He also thanked the CAC advocates, staff and therapists for their work with young victims. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has worked with the CAC to use video conferencing technology to interview young victims of crime.