The Stroud police chief and another officer were reportedly assaulted by a man as they were attempting to arrest him while responding to a call.
The man, identified as Steven Eugene Laffoon, 52, of Stroud, faces two felonies and three other charges as he allegedly resisted their arrest.
Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 11. He faces two counts of battery/assault and battery on a police officer, and misdemeanors including disturbing the peace, public intoxication and resisting an officer.
A $10,000 bond was set for Laffoon and his initial appearance has been scheduled for 1:30 p..m. Aug. 19.
The first felony count accuses Laffoon of committing an assault and battery on Stroud Police Chief Clint Gaylord, striking Gaylord on the hand and body while he was trying to arrest Laffoon.
In Count 2, Laffoon allegedly committed an assault and battery on Stroud Police Officer Charles Mash by kicking the officer in the leg.
Both of those felonies are punishable by five years in prison and not more than one year in jail or a fine of not more than $500 or both.
The disturbing the peace count charges Laffoon with maliciously disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhood of 1026 Circle Drive in Stroud.
Count 4 accuses him of being drunk or intoxicated in the same neighborhood and in Count 5 he is charged with resisting an officer. He reportedly resisted the arrest of Officer Mash and Chief Gaylord.