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Indictments handed down last week Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail EDWARDSVILLE An Alton man previously charged with multiple counts relating to the long-term sexual assault and abuse of a child was indicted on those charges last week. Kenneth W. Withrow, 38, of the 700 block of Reuter Street, Alton, was indicted on two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, both enhanced Class X felonies; five counts of criminal sexual abuse, all class 1 felonies; and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony. There were some changes in the indictments from the original charges, including increasing the two most serious charges to enhanced Class X felonies. ....
Alton man faces meth, other drug charges Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail EDWARDSVILLE An Alton man was charged Thursday with possession of methamphetamine and Alprazolam with intent to deliver. Jayson A. Bull, 40, was charged Jan. 28 with unlawful possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class X felony; and unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a Class 3 felony. The case was presented by the Alton Police Department. According to court documents, on Jan. 27 Bull was found to be in possession of more than 15 grams of methamphetamine, and Alprazolam, with intent to deliver. Bail was set at $50,000. Other drug-related felony criminal charges recently filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office include: ....