10/02/2026
A multi-agency narcotics investigation conducted by the Madison County Sheriff's Enforcement Team (SET) has resulted in felony drug, weapons, and s*x offender registration charges against an Alton man.
The investigation focused on Corey L. Ammons, a non-compliant registered s*x offender, who was suspected of distributing methamphetamine and other controlled substances from a residence in the 3300 block of Hillcrest Avenue in Alton.
SET conducted the investigation with assistance from the Glen Carbon Police Department, the Alton Police Department, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Based on evidence developed during the investigation, agents obtained and executed a search warrant at the Hillcrest Avenue residence. The following items were seized:
• Approximately 300 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 35 grams of co***ne
• Two fi****ms
• Approximately $37,000 in U.S. currency
On Friday, October 2, 2026, Ammons was charged in Madison County Circuit Court with the following offenses:
• Unlawful Failure to Register as a s*x offender — Class 3 felony
• Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (100–400 grams) — Class X felony
• Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Co***ne, 15–100 grams) — Class X felony
• Felon in Possession of a Weapon (two counts) — Class 3 felonies
The warrants were signed by the Honorable Judge Nielsen. Detention was sought by the State and granted by the Court. Ammons has been remanded to the Madison County Jail.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
