Edwardsville School Crossing Guard Reportedly Targeted In Assault/Battery Case
Charges filed after man allegedly aims vehicle at teen pedestrians and strikes crossing guard on school grounds.
EDWARDSVILLE – A local man faces multiple charges after allegedly using his vehicle to strike a school crossing guard and more in Edwardsville.Jerry L. Holt, 56, of Glen Carbon, was charged with two Class 3 felony counts of aggravated battery, three Class 4 felony counts of aggravated assault, and a Class A misdemeanor count of reckless driving on March 20, 2026.The charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place on Jan. 16, 2026, when Holt is accused of knowingly causing bodily ha...
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