Dixon, IL – A Lee County man is behind bars after deputies say a domestic dispute escalated into a violent incident, leading to multiple felony charges and an early morning arrest in Dixon.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the incident allegedly began Saturday at a residence in the 1400 block of Sterling Road in rural Lee County. Investigators said Christopher L. Lindsley, 42, of Dixon, was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend that turned physical. Authorities allege that the situation escalated, prompting a detailed investigation and the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Officials said Lindsley was later spotted around 3 a.m. Monday riding a bicycle on Peoria Bridge while wearing a wig. Dixon Police officers attempted to stop him, but he allegedly fled before being taken into custody without further incident near the intersection of 1st Street and Highland Avenue.
Lindsley was transported to the Lee County Jail, where he was processed on several charges. Authorities allege he faces attempted first-degree murder, a Class X felony; aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony; aggravated domestic battery causing great bodily harm, also a Class 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a Class 4 felony.
Officials said Lindsley remains in custody pending a court appearance. Law enforcement agencies, including the Dixon Police Department and the Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office, assisted in the investigation.
All allegations remain under review, and Lindsley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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