Teenager accused of punching McLean County correctional officer

Posted on June 29, 2021

*Parks-Bullock was arrested on March 26, and has remained in jail after being charged with two counts each of attempted murder and aggravated battery by discharging a firearm.. (WJBC file photo)*

BLOOMINGTON – A teenager from Normal is accused of punching a McLean County correctional officer. He has now been charged with aggravated battery.

According to officials at the Mclean County Detention Facility, 18-year-old Omarr Parks-Bullock allegedly punched a correctional officer on Sunday after his physical restraints were removed.

The time of Sunday’s incident has not been disclosed.

Parks-Bullock was arrested on March 26, and has remained in jail after being charged with two counts each of attempted murder and aggravated battery by discharging a firearm.

His arraignment is set for July 16.

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