A Janesville man is accused of assaulting a Janesville Police officer Sunday night

Janesville Police were investigating the welfare of some children at a residence on the 2000 block of Hermitage Lane around 8:30 p.m. due to what were described as deplorable conditions.

Officers found 24 year old Brandon Diaz hiding in a locked bathroom. The officer tried to arrest Diaz, who was violating an active domestic violence restraining order by being at the residence.

There was a “violent struggle” between the two and Diaz assaulted the officer before running away.

The officer ultimately found Diaz and took him into custody. The officer was then taken to the hospital for their injuries and released.

Diaz is being held at the Rock County Jail on nine charges, including four counts of felony bail jumping, resisting causing injury to police, substantial battery and escape.