Wausau Man Arrested After Domestic Disturbance

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 -- 11:01 AM

A man was arrested in Wausau after a domestic disturbance incident Saturday night.

According to the Wausau Police Department, they responded to the 4800 block of Rachel Lane in the City of Wausau for a report of a domestic disturbance. A man was alleged to have pointed a gun at his girlfriend and fired a single shot. No one was hit by the bullet.

Upon arrival officers couldn't locate the man at the residence and found out he took a 3-year-old child with him. A short time later, the suspect's vehicle was observed and a traffic stop was conducted and the child was recovered unharmed. 

After the initial investigation, the male suspect was arrested and booked into the Marathon County Jail on the following preliminary charges including Attempted 1st Degree Intentional Homicide (Domestic), Armed While Intoxicated (Domestic), Possession with Intent THC, Operating A Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated 1st Offense with a passenger under 16, and Neglecting a Child.

The Wausau Police Department officers and detectives are still actively investigating this case.

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