Alton Detective Lee Bazzell Earns April Officer Honor
The Alton Police Department recognized Bazzell after his investigative work in a shooting case played a key role in quickly advancing the search for those responsible.
ALTON - The Alton Police Department has named Detective Lee Bazzell its Officer of the Month for April 2026 after his work on a shooting investigation helped lead to the arrest and charging of two suspects within days, according to the department.In April 2026, Bazzell responded to assist in the investigation of a shooting that left a 21-year-old victim with life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, he did not accept that a nearby surveillance system had failed to capture evidence and...
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