Wood River Man Faces Battery Charge After Allegedly Attacking Tentmate
Victim transferred to St. Louis hospital for treatment of severe injuries stemming from alleged battery incident.
PONTOON BEACH – A Wood River man with a history of “violent and threatening conduct” faces his latest felony after allegedly severely injuring someone he shared a tent with.51-year-old Timothy J. Chesus of Wood River was charged on June 8, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery.From Feb. 19-20, 2026, Chesus allegedly caused great bodily harm to another individual without legal justification, causing the victim to lose consciousness and require medical treatment ...
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