MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) – Manitowoc police say a 40 year old man who climbed to the top of a communications tower came down safely after negotiations went on for several hours.
Police say they man started climbing the tower at the Manitowoc County dispatch center, near the County Courthouse, around 5:00 Wednesday night.
The man made threats that he had a weapon in his possession, and due to safety concerns, the tower rescue team that was called in from Appleton was not able to immediately assist him down from the tower.
Finally, at around 2:00am, crisis negotiators convinced the man to climb down, at which time he was taken into protective custody.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for prolonged exposure to the cold.
Police say they know who the man is and he just recently moved to the area.
This incident is being referred to the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office for review of the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass possibly being filed against the subject.
