Man Takes Fighting Stance, Strikes Officer: Des Plaines PD

DES PLAINES, IL — A Chicago man was charged with a felony following a domestic incident where he reportedly struck a police officer. Lance Harris, 36, of the 1500 block of N. Waller Avenue, is accused of aggravated battery to a peace officer and was arrested Saturday following the incident.

Harris was released following his arrest. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved the felony charge.

Police responded to the 1200 block of Touhy Avenue for a disturbance at around 11:19 a.m. Saturday. A third party caller reported that there was an incident at that location. When police arrived, they spoke with a female and male at the door, the male was later identified as Harris.

Police then asked the female to step into the hallway to speak to officers, which she complied with, while Harris shut the door. During the conversation, it was learned that there was an argument that occurred between the female and Harris.

While officers were speaking, Harris was reportedly opening the door and yelling obscenities toward the female and the officers. Harris then threatened physical harm to the female if she
were to enter the room.

At one point, police said Harris exited the room and quickly approached one of the officers with clenched fists and took a fighting stance. In response, the officer placed his left hand out in a motion for Harris to stop and create distance, when Harris then struck the officer's hand.

Due to his increasing aggression and the battery, the officers took Harris into custody. Once at the police station, he reportedly refused to speak with the officer about the incident, which led to the CCSAO being called.