GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces five felony charges after a series of vehicle break-ins.

Jeremy A. Mitchell Jr., 27, of Granite City, was charged with five Class 3 felony counts of burglary and a misdemeanor count of obstructing justice on April 4, 2025.

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On Sept. 30, 2023, Mitchell allegedly entered a series of motor vehicles with the intent to commit theft, including a 2018 GMC Sierra, a 2019 GMC Sierra, a 2019 Ford F-150, a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, and a 2022 Jeep Gladiator.

Mitchell was additionally charged with obstructing justice for providing a Pontoon Beach Police Officer with a false name.

The case against Mitchell was presented by the Pontoon Beach Police Department, and he was granted pretrial release from custody.

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All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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