Posted: Dec. 13, 2018 5:30 pm Updated: Dec. 13, 2018 6:38 pm

PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Charging documents allege that the Meredosia police chief, who was arrested Saturday after a reported domestic dispute, held a firearm to the back of a women's head and threatened to shoot her.

Curtis W. Williams, 48, has been charged with domestic battery and aggravated assault, both misdemeanors, in Pike County Circuit Court.

The documents also allege that Williams shoved the woman onto a bed.

The Pike County Sheriff's Department said Williams was arrested after it received a 911 call early Saturday reporting the alleged battery and assault in rural Chambersburg.

Williams has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Court records show Williams made his first appearance Tuesday in Pike County Circuit Court where bond was set at $5,000. He is set to be arraigned on the charges Jan. 29.