Two people were arrested April 14 in Watseka after police were called to a fight outside of a vehicle.

According to Watseka Police reports, at 4:35 a.m. April 14, police were dispatched to the 1700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a male dragging a female and fighting outside of a vehicle.

Police conducted an investigative traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description in the 1100 block of East Walnut Street.

The vehicle was driven by Jacob W. Price, 41, of Creve Coeur. Police approached the vehicle and advised Price to step out of the vehicle. According to police reports, “Price disobeyed lawful commands by police and after a brief struggle Price was successfully placed under arrest.”

He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, aggravated battery, aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting arrest.

Also arrested was the passenger Danielle V. Gee, 40, of Pekin. During the traffic stop Gee was interfering with the arrest of Price. Gee was arrested and charged with obstruction. Price and Gee were transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where they were turned over to corrections staff.