EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has charged Travis Sidney Barton, 36, of the 300 block Orchard Court in Troy, with one count of aggravated home repair fraud.

Investigators from the Glen Carbon Police Department obtained evidence that Barton had fraudulently taken currency from an elderly couple in Glen Carbon for repair work on a fencing product. Barton has been charged previously by the Madison County State's Attorney's Office for home repair fraud.

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Article continues after sponsor message
Save Up to 30% Off on Fox Racing Casual Wear & Riding Gear
Save Up to 30% Off on Fox Racing Casual Wear & Riding Gear
Shop Local
Midwest Motor Sports
Get This Deal →

Glen Carbon investigators ask anyone in the public who has been victimized by Travis Barton in similar cases to contact their local police department immediately.

Aggravated home repair fraud is a Class 2 felony. Barton is currently being held at the Madison County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

 

More like this:

Future Shared Use Path To Connect Glen Carbon, Edwardsville High School Campus
Jun 12, 2026
Illinois, Indiana Residents Charged In Madison County Elderly Home Repair Fraud Cases
Apr 12, 2026
Missouri Man Detained After Alleged Attempted Arson Of Edwardsville Business
May 4, 2026
Victim Identified In Fatal Jarvis Township Train Accident
Apr 13, 2026
East Alton Man Faces Home Repair Fraud, Theft Charges After Area Incidents
May 17, 2026