Wood River Man Charged With Escaping Custody, Striking Macoupin County Deputy

Wood River Man Charged With Escaping Custody, Striking Macoupin County Deputy

WOOD RIVER – Alton Police have charged a Wood River man with escaping custody after allegedly striking and fleeing from a Macoupin County Sheriff’s Deputy.Brandon A. Martin, 26, of Wood River, was charged with one count each of escape (a Class 2 felony), aggravated battery (a Class 2 felony), and resisting or obstructing a peace officer (a Class 4 felony) on April 24, 2026.Martin allegedly intentionally escaped from the lawful custody of the Mac…