Major Charges Highlight Pike County, Illinois Arrest Report

PITTSFIELD -- Several individuals were arrested in Pike County, Illinois during the past week on felony and serious criminal charges, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department weekly arrest report covering May 4 through May 10.

Among the arrests, 37-year-old Marissa D. Lawson of Barry was taken into custody on charges including home invasion, aggravated battery, aggravated kidnapping and residential burglary.

Authorities also reported the arrest of 25-year-old Kiersten M. Reimers of Pittsfield on a petition for revocation tied to an aggravated battery to a law enforcement officer case.

In another case, 47-year-old Deborah Dawn Hashman of Pittsfield was arrested by Pittsfield Police on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

Christopher J. Yanczer, 37, of Pleasant Hill was arrested on charges including aggravated assault and possession of methamphetamine under five grams. Authorities also listed a retail theft charge valued at $500 or less.

The Pike County, Illinois Sheriff’s Department releases weekly arrest reports as part of ongoing public records reporting. All subjects listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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