A man accused of throwing rocks at police officers has been arrested.

City police were calle to a local home at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to deal with an unwanted person.

When police arrive, a man allegedly threw a metal pipe at the cruiser, then started throwing palm-sized rocks at the officers. The man allegedly kicked and punched the officers while being arrested.

Liam Edward Whiteside, 25, of no fixed address was arrested and charged with assault with intent to resist arrest. He was held in custody for a court appearance Thursday.