A La Moille man has been charged with home invasion and aggravated battery in connection with “striking [a man] in the face with a deadly weapon, an ax handle,” according to court records.

Jesse J. Monroe, 32, is accused of knowingly entering the property at Baseline Road in La Moille and remaining in the home until “he knew one or more persons were present” on or about 12:15 a.m. Jan. 2, court records show.

Monroe remains in the Bureau County Jail. His arraignment is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12.