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Capitol worker charged in balloon spat (UPDATE)
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a state Capitol worker with disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon for using a knife to pop a protester’s balloon and then slamming her into a bathroom door. Ron Blair, the state Department of Administration’s assistant facilities director, could face up to nine […]
Packers’ Underwood released on signature bond (UPDATE)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Underwood was released Wednesday on a $1,000 signature bond after being accused of disorderly conduct against his wife. WLUK-TV reports Underwood appeared for an initial hearing to face the misdemeanor charge after police were called to his Green Bay house, just hours after the team […]
Superior police officer reaches plea deal
CARLTON, Minn. (AP) — A Superior police officer accused of punching his girlfriend in Minnesota has reached a plea agreement. Forty-four-year-old Sgt. Daniel Hawkin II pleaded guilty Monday in Carlton County to a new misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. In exchange, the judge dismissed the original misdemeanor charge of domestic assault against Hawkin. The judge […]
Prep wrestlers in court on misconduct charges
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) — Four Wood County high school wrestlers charged with disorderly conduct after being accused of sexually harassing a younger teammate entered not guilty pleas Monday. The Lincoln High School students are charged with disorderly conduct for a locker room incident involving a freshman wrestler. Prosecutors say Devin Peterson, Kasey Einerson and […]
Protesters in Madison haven’t yet paid fines
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Since the protests over Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal began in February, tens of thousands of people have demonstrated at the Capitol. Most of the protests have been civil. But, according to the Department of Administration, 41 people have been arrested a total of 59 times. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports […]
2011AP386-CR State v. Zarda
Disorderly Conduct Constitutionality William Zarda appeals an order denying his motion to dismiss based on his allegations that the disorderly conduct statute is unconstitutionally overbroad and vague, and unconstitutional as applied. We affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2011AP386-CR State v. Zarda Dist III, Marathon County, Grau, J., Peterson, J. Attorneys: For Appellant: Cveykus, [&hel[...]
2010AP382-CR State v. Lawver
Disorderly Conduct Sufficiency of the evidence Robert Lawver appeals his convictions for disorderly conduct and for resisting an officer, both misdemeanors. The charges stem from Lawver’s stumbling down the roadway of a busy highway late at night under the influence of alcohol and, when confronted by police, proceeding to engage in loud, profane, and threatening […]
Wis. man gets probation for shooting TV
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who shot his TV over Bristol Palin’s appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” will serve probation. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Steven Cowan, 68, was sentenced to three years of probation for misdemeanor disorderly conduct and negligently handling a weapon. Felony counts against Cowan for a nightlong […]
Police arrest Capitol visitor at entrance
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin police have arrested a woman who attempted to charge past a Capitol security checkpoint. According to Capitol Police, Elizabeth Ringle of Madison was arrested Friday morning after she refused to submit to security checks for weapons or prohibited items. Police say Ringle ignored multiple requests to comply with the checks […]
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