An Iowa City man has been charged with allegedly pushing a police officer in the chest.

Michael McCullum, 27, 1053 Cross Park Ave. Apt. 9, was charged Tuesday with assault on peace officers and others.

According to a University of Iowa police complaint, McCullum pushed an officer twice in the chest and resisted the officer when the officer attempted to place him in custody.

McCullum fought with the officer until he was Tasered, the complaint said.

Assault on peace officers and others is considered a serious misdemeanor.

— by Amy Skarnulis