METROPOLIS, Ill. (WJPF) – A Metropolis man is facing battery charges after fighting with a police officer during an arrest.
Metropolis Police say on May 15 an officer who knew James Summers had active warrants out for his arrest saw the 44-year-old standing outside of a home on Ferry Street.
As the officer was placing Summers under arrest, Summers punched the officer and took off running. Summers was caught when another officer in a squad car unexpectedly blocked his path, knocking him to the ground.
James Summers was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated and then to the Massac County Jail.
In addition to the original warrants of possession of a stolen firearm and convicted felon in possession of a firearm, James Summers now faces new charges of aggravated battery and resisting arrest.