Petersburg Man Sentenced in Pike County Battery Case

Scottie Lee Nicholson received one year and 196 days with part of the time served and the remainder suspended.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:32pm

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A 34-year-old Petersburg man named Scottie Lee Nicholson has been sentenced in Pike Circuit Court after pleading guilty to battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a Level 6 felony, stemming from a 2024 incident in which the victim suffered facial injuries. Under a plea agreement, additional charges were dismissed.

Why it matters

Battery and assault cases are common in Pike County, which has seen an increase in violent crime in recent years. This sentencing highlights the local judicial system's approach to handling such cases through plea bargaining and suspended sentences.

The details

Nicholson received a sentence of one year and 196 days, with part of the time served and the remainder suspended. He will also serve one year of probation, pay more than $3,000 in restitution, and is subject to a no-contact order with the victim.

  • Nicholson was sentenced on March 16, 2026.
  • The battery incident occurred in 2024.

The players

Scottie Lee Nicholson

A 34-year-old man from Petersburg, Indiana who pleaded guilty to battery resulting in moderate bodily injury.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Pike County faces in addressing violent crime, with the judicial system relying on plea bargains and suspended sentences as part of its approach to handling battery and assault cases.