EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that Associate Judge Emily Nielsen has granted the State’s petition to deny pretrial release for a defendant who is charged with aggravated battery.

Haine’s office argued public safety required the continued detention of the defendant prior to trial.

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Jermaine L. Glen, 52, is charged with making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an Alton Police officer on March 18, 2025.

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The case was investigated by Alton Police Department.

This charge and the statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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