Marshfield Man Arrested for Endangering Safety Sentenced in Wood County Court

Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 -- 1:00 PM

A Marshfield man arrested for recklessly endangering safety was sentenced in Wood County Court..

On May 5, 2026, at approximately 7:39 p.m., the Marshfield Police Department was called to a residence in the 1000 block of South Oak Avenue in the City of Marshfield, Wisconsin, for a report of a male discharging a handgun at a victim.

The male was identified as Brian Velez-Rodriguez of Marshfield. The victim was not injured and was able to flee the residence with her family. Officers responded to the scene and gave commands for Velez-Rodriguez to exit the residence and surrender. He refused to comply.

The Marshfield Special Response Team and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team responded to assist. Crisis negotiators communicated with Velez-Rodriguez over the course of several hours, but he remained inside the residence.

A search warrant was obtained. On May 6, 2026, at approximately 1:42 a.m.,Velez-Rodriguez eventually exited the residence and was taken into custody. No injuries occurred during the incident.

During his recent court appearance, 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety was dismissed on the prosecutor’s own motion. Three other charges were dismissed and read in.

He was found guilty of, due to a no contest plea, convicted felon in possession of a firearm and disorderly conduct - domestic abuse. He was given a withheld probation sentence of three years with a condition of 90 days jail time.

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