NASHVILLE – Bond was set at $500,000 Wednesday in Washington County Court for a 29-year-old Nashville, Illinois man accused of stabbing a police officer in the neck.

Stanley Underwood was formally charged with Class 2 felony aggravated battery of a peace officer, Class 3 felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and Class X felony attempted murder.

Underwood appeared in court via Zoom, where Judge Daniel Emge advised him of the charges against him, possible punishments, amount of bond and special conditions of bond.

Underwood was taken into custody Wednesday morning following a five-hour standoff with law enforcement at his apartment in the 200 block of Hoffman Road in Nashville.

Two Nashville police officers had responded to the apartment on a report of a man going through a mental health crisis. When they determined Underwood needed to be placed in protective custody, he allegedly produced a sharp weapon and stabbed one officer in the neck. He then barricaded himself in the bathroom.

Other area departments, including Centralia PD and a SWAT team responded to the scene where a standoff began, lasting until 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Hoffman was taken into custody without injuries. The officer was transported to an area hospital by ambulance and is expected to recover. No other injuries were reported.

Underwood is next scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in the case Aug. 31 and advised the court that he will attempt to hire a private attorney.