On June 10th, 2025, at approximately 9:30am, Franklin County 911 was notified by St. Clair Police Officers that they were out at the Police Department with a victim of an assault who had extensive facial injuries. The victim was obviously in need of immediate medical attention, so she was transported to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment via St. Clair Ambulance.  Franklin County Deputies responded to the hospital to interview the victim regarding the alleged assault.  Upon deputies speaking with the victim, it was learned the assault also included a weapon being fired at the victim. The victim explained, the suspect would not allow her to leave the residence and made threats of violence against her if she tried.

Deputies responded to the residence,  during a search of the residence the firearm alleged to have been used in the incident was located. Upon further investigation it was learned the male suspect is a convicted felon not allowed to be in possession of a firearm. While processing the scene evidence of the victim's statements were able to be confirmed and the suspect was arrested.

Charges were forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and a $200,000 cash only in-custody warrant was issued for the suspect identified Marvin L. Fischer a 44-year-old male from the St. Clair area for the following charges:

Domestic Assault 1st degree (Class B Felony)

Kidnapping 1st degree (Class B Felony)

Unlawful possession of a firearm (Class C Felony)

Armed Criminal Action (Unclassified Felony)