Roxana High Grad Is New East Alton Police Officer

EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department has added Officer Andrew Heil-Watson as its newest member, with the department saying he officially joined on July 13, 2026, after being ceremonially pinned at the July 7, 2026, Village Board meeting.

The department announced Heil-Watson’s addition and said he is a 2022 graduate of Roxana High School.

The East Alton Police Department welcomed Heil-Watson to its team.

“He is excited to serve the East Alton community and is committed to helping keep our village a safe place to live, work, and visit,” the East Alton Police Department said.

More like this:

Alton, Wood River Men Charged With Mob Action, Battery At Laundromat

Apr 29, 2026

Alton Police Identify Shooting Victim and Standoff Suspect

Jul 17, 2026

East Alton Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Bethalto Police, School Shootings

4 days ago

‘Violent Offender Against Youth’ Charged With Domestic Battery, Registration Failure

Jun 29, 2026

East Alton Board Unanimously Approves Police Promotion and Demolitions

Jun 16, 2026