Peoria, IL – A Peoria man was taken into custody early Friday morning following an alleged home invasion and aggravated domestic battery in the 700 block of Wayne Street, according to the Peoria Police Department.
Police say the incident occurred around 2:59 a.m. on November 7, 2025, when officers responded to reports of a male causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, they made contact with an adult female who reported that 39-year-old Donald R. Criss had allegedly been involved in a verbal altercation with her before forcibly entering the residence and striking her in the head with a handgun.
According to police, the woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Officers located Criss inside the home and took him into custody without incident. A search of the residence led to the recovery of a loaded handgun, officials said.
Criss was arrested for Home Invasion, Aggravated Domestic Battery, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, and Aggravated Battery. He was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Authorities ask anyone with information about violent crimes to contact Peoria Police at (309) 673-4521, use tip411 (anonymous), or reach Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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