Appleton City man arrested on two class C Felonies in St. Clair County

Robert Pettyjohn

On Sept. 14, Robert Pettyjohn, 34, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with two class C felony charges, rape-second degree and felonious restraint. Bond is set at $35,000 cash only.

The charges stem from an incident the previous day when Pettyjohn allegedly raped a female who he was in a domestic relationship with. 

The victim stated during the incident Pettyjohn placed his hands on the bed over her shoulders to prevent her from escaping.