GODFREY – A Godfrey man accused of committing a hate crime and assault in a public place faces charges in Jersey County.Troy D. Hacker, 39, of Godfrey, was charged on July 29, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of hate crime and a Class A misdemeanor count of aggravated assault on public property.On July 26, 2026, Hacker allegedly knowingly committed an act of aggravated assault against another individual by reason of the victim’s actual race and color, charging documents state.Hacker ...