New Canton man facing battery charges after investigation by Pike County Sheriff’s Department
NEW CANTON, Ill. — A New Canton man was jailed on Friday, Feb. 10 after an investigation at a New Canton home.
Deputies with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at 7:33 a.m. Friday to the 200 block of Walnut Street in New Canton in reference to a domestic disturbance. It was initially reported that a firearm was discharged during the incident.
After an investigation, Joseph T. Young, 34, of New Canton was arrested for:
- Aggravated domestic battery,
- Aggravated battery,
- Domestic battery (prior conviction),
- Unlawful restraint,
- Obstructing justice and
- Home invasion.
It was determined during the investigation that an air rifle was discharged during the incident.
Young remains lodged in the Pike County Jail. His bond has been set at $250,000.
Also arrested because of the investigation were:
- Deidre J. Higgins, 36, of Pleasant Hill on a Pike County warrant for failure to appear.
- Richard D. Bernard, 28, of New Canton on a Pike County warrant for petition for revocation of probation.
The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Pittsfield Police Department.
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