Alton Man In Custody Facing Defaced Firearm, Assault Charges
Alton Police respond to report of armed assault, finding two weapons without serial numbers in possession of previously convicted felon.
ALTON – A convicted felon from Alton accused of armed assault and possessing defaced firearms has been detained on his latest criminal charges.Don A. Miller, 20, of Alton, was charged on Sept. 24, 2026 with three Class 3 felony counts of felon in possession of a weapon, two Class 3 felony counts of defacing identification marks of a firearm, and one count each of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (a Class 4 felony) and aggravated assault (a Class A misdemeanor).Two days prior on Se...
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