IL man faces 48 charges, including domestic violence and sex-related offenses, police say

Belleville News-Democrat

June 28, 2024 at 8:22 p.m.·1 min read

A Pike County man has been arrested on 48 charges for domestic violence and sex-related offenses, the Illinois State Police announced this week.

Austin L. Rodhouse, 30, of Pleasant Hill was initially arrested on May 8 after state police were notified that a domestic violence and criminal sexual abuse victim was at a local hospital, a state police release states. Pleasant Hill is a village in Pike County, about 50 miles northwest of Jerseyville in Jersey County.“

As a result of the initial investigation, Rodhouse was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery and transported to the Pike County Jail,” the release states. “ After Rodhouse’s arrest on May 8, 2024, ISP conducted a follow-up investigation which led to numerous additional charges.”

He faces a total of 48 charges filed by the Pike County State’s Attorney’s Office, including these, state police said:

• 5 Counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X Felony)

• 2 Counts of Criminal Sexual Assault involving force (Class 1 Felony)

• 4 Counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse involving force (Class 4 Felony)

• 4 Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X Felony)

• 3 Counts of Child Pornography (Class X Felony)

• 3 Counts of Involuntary Sexual Servitude of a Minor (Class X Felony)

• 4 Counts of Indecent Solicitation of an Adult (Class 2 Felony)

• 2 Counts of Aggravated Battery to a Child (Class 3 Felony)

“Additional victims have been identified in the investigation and further criminal charges are pending by the Pike County State’s Attorney’s Office,” the release states.

Illinois State Police are asking anyone with information to call them at (217) 782-4750.

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