A 22-year-old West Salem man has been formally charged with aggravated battery of a police officer in Edwards County.
Harry W. Cassady faces one count of aggravated battery of a police officer, a Class 2 felony under Illinois law.
Cassady made his initial appearance in Edwards County Circuit Court on last Friday.
Following the court appearance, Cassady was released from custody with pretrial conditions in place.
Additional details surrounding the alleged incident were not provided.