EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A Collinsville man convicted of twice breaking into a military veteran’s home and robbing him was sentenced to more than four decades in prison.
In December, a Madison County jury found Jaleen Gladney, 28, guilty of home invasion causing injury, home invasion while armed with a firearm, attempted residential burglary, and possession of a weapon by a felon.
On July 8 and 9, 2023, Gladney forced his way into a home on 24th Street in Granite City and saw more than he could grab in one visit. Prosecutors with the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office said Gladney returned a few hours later for a second robbery. But this time, the victim thought it was the police at his door.
Gladney attacked the homeowner and pistol-whipped him, threatened to shoot the victim, and then stole money and property from the residence.
“We were just all in the house and next thing we know, he was knocking on our door, saying, ‘Hey, somebody broke into my house,’ so we called 911 for him and they showed up,” neighbor Shannon Williams said. “(Police) checked everything, left, and a couple hours later, he’s back at our door knocking, saying they broke into his house again.”