EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro East has seen a range of auto thefts in recent weeks, with stolen vehicle charges filed against several individuals from around the Riverbend region. Tiffany R. Shemwell, 37, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged with offenses related to motor vehicles (a Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of methamphetamine (a Class 3 felony). On Aug. 17, 2024, Shemwell was reportedly knowingly in possession of a stolen Chevrolet Avalanche, and was additionally found with less than five grams of methamphetamine in her possession. The Granite City Police Department presented the case against Shemwell, who was ordered released from custody. Timothy B. Warren, 46, of Granite City, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of offenses related to motor vehicles. On Aug. 8, 2024, Warren allegedly possessed a stolen 2018 Ford Escape while knowing the vehicle to be stolen. He was later granted pretrial release in the case presented by the Glen Carbon Police
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