Granite City Man Charged After Damaging Police Car With Axe
Police say Granite City suspect who threatened passing motorists with an axe later approached and struck an occupied squad car with the weapon.
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces felonies in Madison County after allegedly using an axe to threaten others before striking and damaging an occupied police vehicle.Patrick A. Holt, 21, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 7, 2026 with one count each of criminal damage to government supported property (a Class 3 felony), aggravated assault of a peace officer, and criminal damage to property (both Class 4 felonies).Holt allegedly approached an occupied Granite City Police vehicle...
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