STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Police in Sturgeon Bay had to taze a man after making threats and lunging at officers.
Officers say a 32-year-old man was arrested on July 4 in front of city hall on a warrant and was initially cooperative until he was told he would be going to jail.
According to police, the man allegedly lunged at an officer, pushing the officer back and grabbing onto his vest and yelling, “Just kill me.”
Police struggled with the man but had to use a Taser to gain control of the suspect.
The suspect was checked out by medical staff. One officer received a cut to his arm.
Police say that due to the suicidal comments the suspect made, a crisis worker was called in. The man was eventually transported to mental health facility for observation. Once he is released from the facility he will be transported to jail on the original warrant.
Additional charges will be referred to the District Attorney’s office which may include battery to a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
