MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – Cash bond has been set at $50,000 for an 18-year-old Manitowoc County man accused of trying to kill a girl Wednesday night.
Manitowoc Police Detective Andrew Trilling says it started when Joshua Radder went to the girl’s house, with whom he had a recently-ended relationship.
“Joshua confronted this victim about the relationship, which had escalated to the point of the victim running away from Joshua. Joshua eventually caught up with the victim, grabbing the victim and holding a gun, and threatening the victim’s life. At this time, we’re still investigating the incident.”
Trilling says Radder put the gun to the girl’s head and pulled the trigger, but it didn’t go off.”
The detective says witness statements and Facebook posts Joshua made Wednesday night confirm what happened.
After threatening the girl, Trilling says Radder went on to threaten his own life and that of a friend who drove him to the girl’s home.
“Joshua confronted one of his friends who was in the car, pointed the gun at this friend, and said ‘you’re going to drive me to Sheboygan.’ When they got to Sheboygan, an incident occurred down there that Sheboygan County (authorities) are looking into and investigating that portion of it.”
Trilling was not able to offer any information about the Sheboygan County incident.
WTAQ has since spoken with the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, which says it is unable to confirm Radder and the other individual were ever in the county, noting no charges will be coming from Sheboygan County regarding this incident.
Trilling says Radder and his friend then returned to Manitowoc County, where Radder was arrested.
“We don’t have any specific reason why Joshua went to this great of lengths in regards to this situation.”
Charges of Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide, False Imprisonment (x2), First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (x2), Physical Abuse of a Child, and Disorderly Conduct have been recommended to the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office.
Formal charges have not yet been filed.
