HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An individual accused of discharging a firearm after a rideshare trip in Hobart was taken into custody in Howard.
It all started Monday, around 4:10 p.m. when the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department was dispatched to the 4000 block of Stella Court for a weapons complaint.
The victim stated at the end of a rideshare trip, an individual discharged a firearm. The discharge was not directed at anyone, and no injuries were reported.
Around 2:37 a.m. Tuesday, a Brown County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed an individual near Lineville Road and Velp Avenue who was believed to be connected to the earlier Hobart incident.
The individual, who is known to law enforcement, has an active warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
The individual was seen entering the perimeter of the Nouryon Expancel facility.
A police presence was seen in this area Tuesday morning. The Howard-Suamico School District was made aware of the situation and classes resumed normally.
Around 9 a.m. Tuesday, the individual was taken into custody.
The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department continues to investigate the Hobart incident.
Law enforcement recovered a firearm during the investigation.
The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department anticipates referring the following charges to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office:
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
- Second-degree recklessly endangering safety
- Criminal damage to property
- Resisting or obstructing an officer
