Alton Police Charge Resident With Battery, Theft, Stolen Vehicle Offenses
Six criminal counts filed against man accused of assaulting pregnant victim while armed among other offenses.
ALTON – An Alton man faces several charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant victim, threatening them while armed, stealing their cell phone, and fleeing the scene in the victim’s vehicle.Elijah C. Harris, 28, of Alton, was charged on June 8, 2026 with one count each of the following offenses:Unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony)Aggravated unlawful restraint (Class 3 felony)Aggravated battery (Class 3 felony)Theft (Class 3 felony)Domestic battery (Class A ...
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