2 Waukesha Deputies Hurt; Knife-Carrying Man Arrested: Report

WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI — A knife-carrying 28-year-old man was arrested Monday night after authorities said he assaulted Waukesha County Sheriff's deputies, resulting in injuries to two deputies.

Sheriff's officials say a deputy on patrol pulled the man over just after 7 p.m. Monday near Capitol Drive and Cecelia Drive in Pewaukee after suspecting he was driving while he was impaired. Authorities said the man argued with deputies and wouldn't listen to commands.

According to sheriff's officials, as the deputy waited for backup, the man got out of his car and assaulted the deputy. During the altercation, the deputy suffered a cut to his forearm, as well as bruises to his head, hip, and knees, authorities said Tuesday.

The man continued to fight upon the arrival of other deputies, causing a knee injury to a second deputy, authorities said. Officers from the Village of Pewaukee Police Department, City of Brookfield Police Department, and the Town of Brookfield Police Department responded to assist and the man was eventually restrained.

Sheriff's officials say the man was not injured during the altercation, and has been booked into the Waukesha County Jail on suspicion of substantial battery, battery to a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and attempting to disarm a peace officer.