Published on December 22, 2025 11:23 am
Last Updated on December 22, 2025 12:04 pm
A local man was arrested after an incident at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital on Friday.
56-year-old Timothy Phillips of Effingham was at the hospital and allegedly became combative. A city police officer who was attempting to intervene was reportedly battered by Phillips.
Phillips was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery on a peace officer. He was given a notice to appear in court, and was released.
The officer was not injured.
