Following an investigation, Deputies determined that on or about March 20th, Christopher L. Lindsley, age 42, of Dixon, Illinois, was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend at the Sterling Road residence. As a result of the investigation, Deputies obtained an arrest warrant for Christopher Lindsley on March 22nd.
At approximately 3:00 a.m. on March 23rd, Dixon Police Officers located Lindsley riding a bicycle on the Peoria Bridge while wearing a wig. Officers attempted to stop Lindsley, but he fled from them. Officers were able to take Lindsley into custody without incident near the intersection of 1st Street and Highland Avenue in Dixon.
Lindsley was transported to the Lee County Jail, where he was processed on the following charges:
- Attempted First Degree Murder – a Class X Felony
- Aggravated Domestic Battery (Strangulation) – a Class 2 Felony
- Aggravated Domestic Battery (Great Bodily Harm) – a Class 2 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine – a Class 4 Felony
Lindsley remains detained at the Lee County Jail pending a court appearance. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Dixon Police Department and the Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
