On 8/6/2017 at 3:13 AM the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call reporting a suicidal man with a 9mm pistol at 15716 County Hwy H. The suspect had been drinking vodka when he was involved in a physical domestic incident with his son. The suspect pointed a pistol at his son and told him there was a round in the chamber. The suspect had fired numerous rounds into the woods outside of the residence. The suspect made suicidal statements to his two sons and his mother, including he would commit “suicide by cop.” The suspect fled with the 9mm into the woods on the 320 acre property. The Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies & a Richland Center Police Officer responded and established a perimeter along surrounding roads. A Vernon County Sheriff Deputy assisted, & the Wisconsin State Patrol responded with an airplane. At 6:21 AM the suspect returned to the residence and was banging on the door. Richland County Deputies approached & took the suspect into custody. There were no injuries.
WHEN: 8/6/2017 at 3:13 AM
WHO Involved: Christopher L. Stewart, 31 of Waddell, Arizona
Agencies Involved:
- Richland County Sheriff’s Department
- Richland Center Police Department
- Vernon County Sheriff’s Department
- Wisconsin State Patrol
- Richland County District Attorney’s Office
WHERE Incident Happened: 15716 County Hwy H, Richland Center | Bloom Township
ARREST or CHARGES: Intimidation of Victim 940.45(3), Felon in possession of a firearm 941.29(1)(b), Endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon 941.20(1)(a), Operate or go armed with a firearm while under the influence of intoxicant, 941.20(1)(b), disorderly conduct 947.01, battery 940.19