Man already in prison charged in separate robbery

CHAMPAIGN – An Alton man now in prison for a bank robbery in Staunton has been charged with the armed robbery of an Ogden business.

The Champaign County State's Attorney has charged John W. Beck, 41, with armed robbery, the sheriff's office announced Thursday.

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