A Taylorville resident was arrested last Thursday for aggravated battery. Around 4:15pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were sent to 520 North Long in reference to an anonymous tip that 47-year-old Maria Gibbs of Taylorville was allegedly purchasing alcohol for minors. During the investigation, Gibbs reportedly struck an officer. Gibbs was charged with aggravated battery and lodged at the Christian County Correctional Center.