Man Punches Officer During Well-Being Check On Woman, Baby: Cops

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — A woman and her baby were unharmed after a domestic incident, which ended with the arrest of a man accused of punching an officer, at a business near Libertyville early Friday, authorities said.

Christian Castro, 33, now faces several charges in connection with the early morning incident at the business in the 14000 block of West Petronella Drive in unincorporated Libertyville. Police say they were called to the business at 1:45 a.m. for a report of a female family member being battered by a male in a sleeping area of the business.

The caller was not able to keep in touch with the family member and told police she believed the man, who was later identified as Castro, was not allowing the woman to use her phone, according to a news release from police.

Deputies went to check on the woman's condition and were approached by Castro who became verbally and physically aggressive with deputies. While he was being taken into custody, he punched a deputy in the face, breaking his eyeglasses and causing a cut to the deputy's face.

He continued pushing both deputies before they were able to restrain and handcuff Castro, according to the news release. Deputies found the woman and her baby and they were both OK, authorities said.

Police learned Castro broke the female’s phone and refused to allow her to leave the business, according to police.

Deputies injured in the incident are OK as well and did not need medical treatment.

Castro is in custody at the Lake County jail as he awaits a court hearing Friday morning. He is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.