St. Louis man charged after Alton crash and gun threat

Car Crash Alton Illinois in Alton, Illinois: A 40-year-old St. Louis man faces multiple weapons, battery and assault charges after a June 14 incident in Alton, Illinois. According to court documents, the suspect allegedly struck a woman's vehicle with his GMC Savanna on Landmarks Boulevard, causing her to stop in the roadway, then displayed a firearm in a threatening manner against two people. The victim reported the suspect had been harassing her for several weeks prior. He was charged June 15 with felon in possession of a weapon, two counts of aggravated battery, three counts of aggravated assault, and reckless driving.