Crime & Safety
Police Make Arrest After Man Tosses Shovel
Suspect threw the shovel toward an officer and a woman while the officer was talking with her about a possible domestic disturbance, according to a criminal complaint.
A 59-year-old Waukesha man is facing charges alleging he threw a snow shovel at a woman while talking with police.
Gordon L. Riddiough was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Friday with one count of obstructing an officer and one count of disorderly conduct. If convicted, he could face up to one year in prison and $11,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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Police were called to Riddiough’s home in the 200 block of South West Avenue on Thursday morning for reports of a domestic disturbance in progress. When they arrived Riddiough was at the door and his niece pulled up in a car.
The officer then went to talk with the woman in the car, when he saw Riddiough come out of rear of the house, grab a snow shovel and toss it down the driveway past the officer and the woman. He was then told he was under arrest, but Riddiough gave the officer a blank stare and ignored commands.
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Riddiough was blanketed by police, but continued to resist until officers were able to handcuff him.
He’s currently free on a $750 signature bond while awaiting trial.
