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• Alton Police Department expanding medical alert decal program Play Video

  January 28, 2026 4:06 PM

  The Alton Police Department is expanding its medical alert decal program. In 2025, the department handed out more than 260 decals to those with autism, are hard of hearing or have other special needs. The department now has a supply of over 500 decals available to Alton residents.... more »

• Police: Alton father wanted for murder after targeting family's attacker Play Video

  October 29, 2025 5:25 PM

  The Alton Police Department is seeking the driver accused of intentionally causing a deadly crash. The victim of that crash was identified as a suspect in an assault that involved the driver’s son, according to Alton Police Chief Mark Perez. William Hernandez, 34, is wanted on a murder... more »

• Alton man found guilty of manslaughter in victim's beating death Play Video

  August 11, 2025 7:32 PM

  A 45-year-old man was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in connection with the beating death of a man in Alton. Jesus Bernal will be sentenced on Tuesday. Bernal was one of two suspects arrested in connection with the deadly assault of Roman Andres Meza that happened on Sept.... more »

• New program would have security footage provided to Alton police Play Video

  August 6, 2025 8:12 PM

  A new program would allow the Alton Police Department to have access to security footage provided by residents and businesses in the city. The Citizen Camera Program allows members of the public to register their security cameras with police so they can have quicker access to potential video evidence,... more »

• Alton Police Department Creates App for Chaplain Services Play Video

  July 26, 2019 5:26 PM

  ALTON - A Rio Grande Valley police department doing more for those who took an oath to serve and protect their community. The Alton Police Department will now have 24/7 chaplain services for their officers. First responders always answer the call no matter how dangerous; t he... more »