WOOD RIVER - Lisa N. Turner, 36, of the 300 block of Summit Street, Wood River, was charged with vendor fraud, two counts of theft from a government agency, and forgery for allegedly submitting false pay claims to the state of Illinois.

She allegedly submitted false claims for more than $1,000 for time spent in-home services. The claims were made after Dec.1, 2018. The charges were filed on Nov. 30. The state claims the timesheets were submitted for home services not rendered.

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The charges were filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The crimes are punishable by prison terms of up to seven years.

WOOD RIVER - Wyatt M. Kruse, 27, of Wood River, was charged with burglary.

He allegedly entered a building in the 300 block of Pershing Avenue on Nov. 15 with the intent to commit a theft. Bail was set at $45,000.

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ALTON - Zaire D. Scott, 21, of the 700 block of Alby Street, Alton, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct.

He allegedly fired four shots from a handgun at a trash container on Nov. 19. He also allegedly made a false 911 call to the Alton Police Department. Bail was set at $25,000.

ALTON - Cynthia S. Cole, 37, of Alton, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Cole allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of fentanyl on Nov. 30. Bail was set at $15,000.

EAST ALTON - Gregory A. Riddlesprigger, 31, of the 200 block of Pence Street, East Alton, was charged with aggravated domestic battery.

He allegedly choked a female household member on Nov. 30. Bail was set at $60,000.

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