Riley Russell Faces Felony Charges After Edwardsville Police Investigation

EDWARDSVILLE — A 33-year-old man is in custody after an Edwardsville Police investigation involving a juvenile led to felony charges of criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery, according to the Edwardsville Police Department.

The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a criminal information against Riley Russell, who has no known current address, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

The criminal information included the following offenses:

COUNT 1: Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 4 Felony)

COUNT 2: Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony)

Edwardsville Police arrested Russell shortly after an arrest warrant was issued. He remains in custody, according to the department.

The department said it would release no additional information at this time. Anyone with information regarding Russell is asked to contact Detective Justin Benton at 618-656-2131.

The charges are based on probable cause. Russell is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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