Editor's Pick STATE CAPITOL | BIZARRE INCIDENTS Man who twice brought a gun to the Wisconsin Capitol arrested again, then released JEFF RICHGELS Oct 18, 2023 Oct 18, 2023 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man who was arrested twice for carrying a gun at the state Capitol earlier this month and demanding to speak with Gov. Tony Evers was arrested again Tuesday night by Capitol police.kAmqFE s2?6 r@F?EJ s:DEC:4E pEE@C?6J xD>26= ~K2??6 D2:5 (65?6D52J 96 564=:?65 E@ :DDF6 E96 492C86 @7 42CCJ:?8 2 4@?462=65 H62A@? D@F89E 3J r2A:E@= A@=:46[ D@ y@D9F2 !=62D?:4< H2D C6=62D65 7C@> 4FDE@5J]k^AmkAm!=62D?:4< H:== :?DE625 2AA62C :? 4@FCE %9FCD52J >@C?:?8 E@ 7246 2 492C86 @7 42CCJ:?8 2 7:C62C> :? 2 AF3=:4 3F:=5:?8[ E96 492C86 E92E H2D :DDF65 :? 2 4C:>:?2= 4@>A=2:?E 7:=65 |@?52J]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva holds off vote on proposed supper club Milwaukee Brewers partner with new boutique in Lake Geneva Robert G. 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(65?6D52J]k^Am kAm(2CC:4< D2:5 @? ~4E] e E92E 27E6C !=62D?:4<’D D64@?5 2CC6DE @? ~4E] c[ !=62D?:4< 925 366? E2<6? 7@C 2 ADJ49:2EC:4 6G2=F2E:@?]k^Am kAmk6>m$E2E6 y@FC?2= C6A@CE6C t5 %C6=6G6? 4@?EC:3FE65 E@ E9:D C6A@CE]k^6>mk^Am Pleasnick DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Man who brought gun into state Capitol charged with a misdemeanor Pleasnick told police that he didn't know he wasn't supposed to have the gun but carried it as protection against his ex-girlfriend. Armed man who sought to speak with Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday is undergoing evaluation Charges related to Joshua Pleasnick's second arrest Wednesday night are likely, a state Department of Administration official said. 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Armed man dies after at least 1 Watertown officer fires gun, authorities say The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation said when its investigation is complete, it will turn over its reports … Man who took guns to Wisconsin Capitol while seeking governor moves to Nebraska Joshua Pleasnick said he moved to live with family because the incident made him unemployable, he's homeless, has no money and his “reputation… Man who openly carried gun in state Capitol sentenced to 30 days "It's a completely confusing and ridiculous policy that there are areas in which you can carry guns and not carry guns in the same building," … Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 WisDems Convention Blue paint peeling off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after refill Blue paint peeling off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after refill Belleville tornado leaves 3 homes damaged Belleville tornado leaves 3 homes damaged See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 WisDems Convention Blue paint peeling off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after refill Blue paint peeling off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after refill Belleville tornado leaves 3 homes damaged Belleville tornado leaves 3 homes damaged See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening
Man who brought gun into state Capitol charged with a misdemeanor Pleasnick told police that he didn't know he wasn't supposed to have the gun but carried it as protection against his ex-girlfriend.
Armed man who sought to speak with Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday is undergoing evaluation Charges related to Joshua Pleasnick's second arrest Wednesday night are likely, a state Department of Administration official said.
Second prisoner dies during Waupun lockdown; restrictions linger at 2 additional Wisconsin prisons Staffing shortages limit prisoner movement in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley correctional institutions — more facilities than previously disclosed.
2 officials of Wisconsin corn mill that exploded found guilty of federal criminal charges Three others former officials, along with Didion Milling itself, have pleaded guilty to crimes related to a 2017 explosion that killed five workers.
Armed man dies after at least 1 Watertown officer fires gun, authorities say The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation said when its investigation is complete, it will turn over its reports …
Man who took guns to Wisconsin Capitol while seeking governor moves to Nebraska Joshua Pleasnick said he moved to live with family because the incident made him unemployable, he's homeless, has no money and his “reputation…
Man who openly carried gun in state Capitol sentenced to 30 days "It's a completely confusing and ridiculous policy that there are areas in which you can carry guns and not carry guns in the same building," …
