Summary of Police-Related Cases in Wisconsin (2022-2023)
Incident Between Matthew and Anna (June 2024, Wisconsin)
Police responded to a parking lot altercation involving 23-year-old Matthew and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Anna. Witnesses reported Matthew yelling and physically assaulting Anna. Upon arrival, officers intervened as Anna resisted and later damaged a nearby vehicle. She continued to resist arrest and assaulted an officer.
Charges
Anna: Assaulting an officer, obstructing law enforcement, disorderly conduct, violating bail conditions, and underage drinking.
Matthew: Disorderly conduct.
Anna was held on a $5,000 bond, while Matthew was released on a $150 bond.
Incident of Rebecca Nichols (December 2022, Wisconsin)
Rebecca Nichols, 31, was caught attempting to enter multiple vehicles outside a courthouse shortly after being released from jail. She resisted arrest and continued disruptive behavior while in custody.
Charges
Attempted battery on jail staff, obstructing law enforcement, disorderly conduct, attempted vehicle entry, and eight counts of bail jumping.
She was released on a $500 bond but was later rearrested with an increased bond of $1,000.
High-Speed Chase Involving Courtney Dixon (March 2023, Wisconsin)
Courtney Dixon, 36, fled a traffic stop while intoxicated, leading police on a high-speed chase. Officers used a vehicle boxing maneuver to stop him. Upon arrest, he ignored commands and attempted to drink whiskey.
Charges
Fleeing and eluding police, resisting law enforcement, and disorderly conduct.
His bond was set at $15,000.
Incident of Harrison (March 2023, Wisconsin)
Harrison, 34, was stopped for a defective brake light but ignored officers and entered a Walgreens store. He resisted arrest, and a subsequent K9 search found marijuana in his vehicle. His registration was expired, and he illegally used a handicap placard.
Charges
Obstructing law enforcement, disorderly conduct, marijuana possession, failure to register a vehicle, and illegal use of a handicapped parking space.
His bond was set at $250.
These cases highlight Wisconsin police’s response to domestic violence, resisting arrest, reckless driving, and repeat offenses.