Dalton Brown joined Riverbender.com in January of 2022. He grew up in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2017. Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.
During his time at SIUE, Dalton worked as a Copy Editor for The Alestle, the university’s news organization with print and online operations. As a small, student-run newspaper, he often found himself filling the role of reporter and writer and regularly wrote news, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Alestle. He received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association for his writing.
Dalton also interned at The Hauser Group, a St. Louis-based Public Relations firm with several clients around the Greater St. Louis area and beyond. During his internship, he wrote newsletter content, social media posts, and several press releases which were featured in publications including Riverbender.com, the Alton Telegraph, the St. Louis Business Journal, and more.
Dalton now covers local business, government/politics, crime, and general news for Riverbender.com.
JERSEYVILLE - Recent Jersey County criminal cases include a man charged with stealing boots from Farm & Home Supply, a woman facing her fourth DUI charge, and more. Gary L. Ontis, 49, of Jerseyville, was charged with retail theft under $300 after allegedly stealing a pair of Muck brand boots fro...
CARROLLTON - Several individuals were booked into the Greene County Jail on drug and alcohol-related charges in recent weeks, according to the latest jail booking report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Stephanie M. Nicholson, 33, of Winchester, was charged with possession of a controlle...
CARROLLTON - Two individuals are facing criminal charges in separate Greene County cases, including one man charged with trespassing twice in two weeks and a woman charged with domestic battery. Brandi L. Defrates, 40, of Greenfield, was charged with domestic battery and was arrested by the Greenfield...
ALTON - A man from Alton has been charged with five counts of child pornography following an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Investigators traced one of the electronic devices he allegedly used to share the material through an online platform, which led to a search...
ALTON - While the first weekend has completely sold out, tickets are still available for Alton Little Theater’s upcoming production of “ Singin’ In The Rain ,” which runs on select dates throughout May 2024. Featuring on-stage “rain,” tap-dancing, and much more...
ALTON - A woman from Alton faces felony arson charges after allegedly damaging several pairs of blue jeans “by means of fire or explosive,” according to Madison County court documents. Leshele N. McBride, 32, of Alton, was charged with arson (a Class 2 felony) and criminal damage t...
ALTON - A man from Granite City has been charged with two residential burglaries at the same Alton apartment building just five days apart. Nathaniel Pryor, 64, of Granite City, was charged with one count of residential burglary on April 6, 2024, and another count of the same offense on April...
ALTON - Camaro Jackson, a St. Louis-based wrestler of seven years, joins a talented lineup of wrestlers in Alton this weekend for Pro Wrestling Epic ’s (PWE) “ Hotdogs and Handshakes III ” event. A variety of matches await attendees on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m....
JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office recently released details behind a Jerseyville meth bust in which two residents were found with over 20 grams of meth. This marks the latest case in the department’s ongoing “ drug strategy ” to emphasize the enforcement...
ALTON - An Alton man previously convicted of domestic battery is now charged with aggravated stalking and more after allegedly making threats, repeatedly contacting the same victim, causing property damage, and more. Christian A. Molloy, 30, of Alton, was charged with aggravated stalking, violation...
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