A St. Louis man is in custody after an alleged home invasion in Alton.
RiverBender.com reported the alleged home invasion in Alton.
A witness who had been asleep in the living room reportedly woke up during the confrontation and helped the victim force Wiley out of the home. The victim was treated for injuries sustained in the alleged attack, per the same account. The case was presented by the Alton Police Department.
Charges Sealed, Then an Arrest Months Later
The charges were sealed at the time specifically to reduce the risk that Wiley could flee prosecution, the report notes. They were only unsealed after Wiley was taken into custody on November 12.
Court records can be searched through the Madison County Circuit Clerk.
Other Home-Invasion Charges in Alton
In February 2023, Tuan D. Steward, 31, of Alton, was charged with Class X felony home invasion and Class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery, according to thetelegraph.com.
More recently, Alton resident Christopher J. McDaniels was charged with Class X felony home invasion and Class 4 felony criminal trespass to a residence after allegedly forcing his way into an Alton home in April 2025, thetelegraph.com reported at the time.
A more serious case unfolded in February 2026, when charges were filed in a home-invasion shooting at Alton Acres that left one person in critical condition. The accused in that case faced home invasion and aggravated battery with a firearm, both Class X felonies, per thetelegraph.com.
