Wood River Man Charged with Threatening a Public Official Following Disturbance at Alton City Council

A Wood River man faces two felony counts of threatening a public official after police said he made statements about killing politicians and police officers following a disturbance at an Alton City Council meeting Oct. 28, 2026. Daniel L. Mertz, 46, was charged Oct.

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Wood River Man Charged with Threatening a Public Official Following Disturbance at Alton City Council

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Alton man faces charges after city council threats

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