A domestic disturbance call on a quiet Orland Park block erupted into a struggle Sunday night, leaving two officers injured and a 26-year-old man in custody, police said. The incident unfolded on the 8600 block of 142nd Place in southwest Orland Park. Both officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries, were taken to a local hospital, treated, and later released. The man arrested at the scene was identified by authorities as 26-year-old Daniel Schmidt.
How police say the confrontation unfolded
According to FOX 32 Chicago, officers say Schmidt refused to comply with commands, then attacked officers and resisted as they tried to take him into custody. The outlet reported that both injured officers were transported to Northwestern Palos Community Hospital and later released after treatment. FOX 32 also reported that Schmidt faces two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and one count of aggravated resisting arrest.
Charges and case status
As reported by CBS Chicago, Schmidt was booked on the alleged aggravated battery and resisting charges and remains in custody while investigators continue to sort out what led to the original domestic call. Prosecutors are expected to review the police report before deciding on formal charges and setting any court dates, CBS noted. Police have not publicly released details about how the people involved know each other.
Local updates and evolving timeline
Local outlet Patch posted an earlier update indicating that one officer had been released while another was still receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. Later statements from the department and other outlets clarified that both were ultimately released, suggesting the status of the officers changed as the situation developed. Patch also reported a heavy police presence in the neighborhood Sunday evening as officers responded to the incident. Across media accounts, officials are described as keeping most specifics close to the vest, and no agency has publicly detailed whether any weapons were involved.
What the charges can carry
Under Illinois law, aggravated battery against a peace officer is treated as a more serious offense, with elevated classifications and steeper sentencing ranges. The statute is outlined in 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05. Illinois also criminalizes resisting or obstructing a peace officer, with penalties and mandatory minimums detailed in 720 ILCS 5/31-1. Which specific penalties could apply in this case will depend on how prosecutors formally charge the alleged conduct and what harm to the officers is ultimately documented.
Orland Park police say the investigation is ongoing and have not released information about what sparked the domestic disturbance, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Authorities have not said whether any weapons played a role. This story will be updated if officials release court filings or additional public statements.
