- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Madison Today
By the People, for the People
Edwardsville Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Home Invasion, Battery
Timothy Rodgers, 40, was found guilty of attacking his former father-in-law in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:33am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
An Edwardsville man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for home invasion and aggravated battery. Timothy Rodgers, 40, was found guilty by a jury in October of entering the Glen Carbon home of his former father-in-law and attacking him, slamming the victim's head against a tile floor, head-butting him, and body-slamming him.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for strong legal consequences to protect victims and deter such crimes. Home invasions that target specific individuals can have a traumatic impact on victims and their families, underscoring the importance of effective law enforcement and prosecution.
The details
Prosecutors argued that Rodgers was upset about his divorce with the victim's daughter when he broke into the victim's home on December 20, 2021. Jurors rejected a defense argument that Rodgers was the victim of a setup orchestrated to put him at a disadvantage in family court. Madison County Circuit Court Judge Kyle Napp sentenced Rodgers to 12 years for home invasion and 5 years for aggravated battery, with the sentences to run concurrently.
- On December 20, 2021, Rodgers broke into the victim's home.
- In October 2022, Rodgers was found guilty by a jury.
- On April 1, 2026, Rodgers was sentenced to 17 years in prison.
The players
Timothy Rodgers
A 40-year-old Edwardsville man who was found guilty of home invasion and aggravated battery against his former father-in-law.
Kyle Napp
The Madison County Circuit Court Judge who sentenced Rodgers to 17 years in prison.
Gina McNabnay
The Madison County Assistant State's Attorney who argued for a 20-year sentence, citing Rodgers' violence and danger to the victim, the victim's family, and the community.
Tom Haine
The Madison County State's Attorney who commended the prosecution team and the Glen Carbon Police Department for their work on the case.
What they’re saying
“No one should have to endure violence in their own home. Protecting the safety of residents is the top priority for this office, as it is for the police agencies that serve our community.”
— Tom Haine, Madison County State's Attorney
What’s next
The judge's sentence of 17 years in prison for Rodgers will now be carried out, with the possibility of parole or early release dependent on the state's criminal justice system.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of strong legal consequences for home invasions and domestic violence crimes, which can have lasting traumatic impacts on victims and their families. It also highlights the critical role of effective law enforcement and prosecution in protecting community safety.
