Man Found Guilty of Home Invasion in Madison County
Jesse Stewart, 42, has been found guilty of home invasion in Madison County, Illinois. The incident occurred on July 4, 2025, when Stewart broke into a couple's home in East Alton while they were asleep. The couple awoke, and a…
St. Louis, MO, August 18, 2026 —
Jesse Stewart, 42, has been convicted of home invasion in Madison County, Illinois, following an incident that took place on July 4, 2025. The conviction stems from Stewart’s unauthorized entry into a residence in East Alton.
According to reports, Stewart broke into the home while the occupants, a couple, were asleep. The situation escalated when the couple awoke and a confrontation occurred. During the altercation, the male homeowner retrieved a firearm.
Law enforcement officers were called to the scene and subsequently arrested Stewart. He is now awaiting sentencing for the home invasion charge.
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