Domestic Disturbance in Lincoln County Leads to Charges Against St. Charles County Man

LINCOLN COUNTY — A Saint Peters man is facing multiple criminal charges following a domestic disturbance that occurred earlier this month in Lincoln County.

Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Saturday, January 11, 2026, after receiving reports of a domestic altercation inside the home. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the reporting party, who appeared visibly upset and showed signs of physical injury.

Richard R. Pearson is charged in a Lincoln County domestic disturbance case, according to Missouri court records.

According to court records, the investigation determined that a physical confrontation occurred inside the residence, during which the victim reported being struck. Children were present in the home at the time of the incident, which became a factor in the charges ultimately filed.

Deputies documented visible injuries and gathered statements as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Richard R. Pearson was charged with multiple offenses, including endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree and domestic assault in the fourth degree. A warrant for Pearson’s arrest was issued, and he was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Lincoln County Jail.

Bond was authorized by the court with conditions, including no contact with the victim upon release.

Pearson is scheduled to appear in Lincoln County Circuit Court for a bond reduction hearing on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

All charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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This article was written by John Eads.

For more information, please contact Lincoln CountyWatch. All information provided is based on available sources and is subject to change. Allegations mentioned in this article are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Lincoln CountyWatch does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

Source: Missouri court records.