On the afternoon of July 6, city police handled two domestic abuse calls within one hour.
At 7:10pm, officers were sent to an address on N 4th Ave for a family fight. An argument ensued over damage to a gun safe. During the argument, the 52 yr old male grabbed his wife around the neck and threw her down to the floor. This caused the wife pain and bruising to her body. The male was arrested for domestic related battery and disorderly conduct, and taken to the Door County Jail. The case has been referred to the DA's Office.
At 8:01pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Alabama St, just off Egg Harbor Rd for a male and female fighting. An off-duty deputy observed the argument, with the male swearing loudly and called police; a non-law enforcement citizen also called 911 to report the disturbance. This was at a time when families were leaving the soccer fields at the Fairgrounds. City officers arrived and observed the female party had red marks around her neck. The female did not want to pursue charges, but acknowledged her husband had put his hands on her neck during the argument, which the husband stated he did do. Based on the investigation findings, police arrested the 66 yr old male from Egg Harbor for domestic related battery and disorderly conduct, and he was taken to the Door County Jail. The case has been referred to the DA's Office.
Under Wisconsin's domestic violence laws, if two domestic related persons (spouse, former spouse, person who lives with or has lived with you, or shares a child together) are involved in a fight that has turned physical, and has caused or could cause injury to a person, law enforcement is required to arrest the predominant aggressor. The DA's Office than makes the determination if criminal charges are filed.
In Door County, victims of domestic violence can receive free advocacy services from HELP of Door County by calling (920) 743-8818. There website is www.helpofdoorcounty.org
