DeKalb man accused of trying to grab officer's stun gun

SYCAMORE – A DeKalb man accused of pushing and kicking a police officer and trying to grab the officer’s stun gun during an arrest will have a hearing Thursday morning that could result in his release.

Lauren D. Croswell, 29, of the 1300 block of North Annie Glidden Road, has been charged with aggravated battery of a police officer, aggravated resisting arrest, obstructing identification and driving with a suspended license – the alleged infraction that initially led to him being arrested Saturday afternoon. If convicted of the most serious charge, aggravated battery of a police officer, Croswell could face two to five years in prison.

Police said in court records that an officer saw Croswell driving a gray 2016 Dodge Journey about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and learned he not only had a suspended license, but that he also was wanted on multiple warrants. The officer later saw Croswell sitting in the SUV in a parking lot in the 900 block of North Annie Glidden Road, and after Croswell gave the officer a false name, he was arrested, records show.

Croswell pushed the officer in his face and neck and also tried to kick him away, police said. At one point, Croswell tried to grab the officer’s stun gun, which led the officer to using it on Croswell, according to court records.

Chief Judge Robbin Stuckert set Croswell’s bond at $20,000 Monday and ordered that if he’s able to post $2,000 bail to be released, he be placed on electronic home monitoring.

Public Defender Tom McCulloch asked to reduce the bond, and Croswell will return to court at 9 a.m. Thursday.