He 'Could Not Be Told What To Do:' Joliet Police

JOLIET, IL - A 22-year-old man from the city's west side got arrested late Sunday night after Joliet Police officers were called to a disturbance. The defendant, Antonio Rojas, later put his finger right into the face of the Joliet officers and declared "he could not be told what to do," reports show. Rojas was hauled off to the Will County Jail on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, resisting a peace officer and obstructing justice.

According to Joliet Police, officers arrived at the Rojas residence in the 1600 block of Glenwood Avenue around 10:15 p.m. and once the officers tried to question Rojas, he actually grabbed both of the officer's arms, reports show.

"The officer backed away and asked Rojas to not grab his arms. Rojas then became irate and walked back towards the officer. Rojas then put his finger within a couple inches in the officer’s face. The officer asked Rojas to step back and to not put his finger in his face. Rojas continued to put his finger in the officer’s face and said he could not be told what to do," reports state.

Step back and calm down, the officer told Rojas, reports indicate.

"Rojas then clenched his fist and took a fighting stance. Officers advised Rojas he was now under arrest. As officers tried to place Rojas under arrest, a struggle ensued. Officers were eventually able to place Rojas under arrest for the above offenses," police said.

Even at the downtown station. Rojas remained "very aggressive and combative," refusing to let the police book him into custody, reports state.

Rojas was later taken to the Will County Jail where he was booked into custody. His bail was set at $25,000 and on Monday night, he came up with 10 percent to post as bond.

Mugshot of Antonio Rojas via Will County Sheriff