PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S WEEKLY REPORT LISTS BATTERY, WEAPONS, DRUG AND THEFT CASES

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff's Department's latest weekly jail report lists several arrests involving allegations of aggravated battery, unlawful weapons possession, methamphetamine possession and theft. The report covers October 5 through October 11, 2026, and also includes a booking dated October 12.

Timothy J. Mooney, 33, of Nebo, was booked October 10 by the Pittsfield Police Department on allegations of domestic battery and aggravated battery. The jail listing does not explain the circumstances of the alleged offenses.

Joshua W. Taylor, 40, of New Salem, was booked October 7 in a Pike County Sheriff's Department case listing cannabis possession and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. The report does not provide details about the weapon or the circumstances of the arrest.

Thomas A. Wellman, 33, of Pittsfield, was booked October 7 by Pittsfield police on allegations of methamphetamine possession, drug-paraphernalia possession and possession of a narcotic instrument. The report lists his release October 11.

Austin W. Willard, 35, of Mount Sterling, was booked October 12 by the Pike County Sheriff's Department on a warrant listing theft, theft involving more than $500 and criminal damage to property. The report does not establish when the underlying alleged offenses occurred.

The weekly jail report records bookings and listed allegations; it does not establish guilt or supply the full circumstances of individual cases. All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.