St. Charles Man Arrested for Scuffle With Police Officer

A 35-year-old St. Charles man was arrested after allegedly getting into a scuffle with a police officer Tuesday.

James F. Roesner, of 712 W. Main St., was at the police department at 9:54 a.m. on Tuesday to file a report to request that officers check on a home, according to a St. Charles Police Department press release. Roesner, who police said had a long history of using police to harass the resident, was asked to leave the police department.

He began to argue with police and jabbed his finger toward an officer. As the officer escorted Roesner out, he continued to jab his finger toward the officer, almost hitting him, according to the news release.

The officer took Roesner into custody. Roesner struggled with the officer while being arrested and a records employee notified Tri-Com. Officers within the building responded and Roesner was quickly placed in handcuffs, according to the news release.

He has been charged with a misdemeanor count of resisting a peace officer. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and is next expected in court on Dec. 18.