Bench Warrant Issued For Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry

WAUKESHA, WI— A bench warrant was issued for a Waukesha Alderman in connection to a domestic violence case in Waukesha County Court on Wednesday, according to online court documents.

Alderman Aaron Perry failed to appear at a firearm surrender hearing twice, according to online court records. Court records said he failed to file a “Statement of Possession of Firearms.”

In November, a petitioner requested and was approved a 4-year injunction against Perry, according to court records.

Perry is also facing charges in connection to a separate domestic violence case. Perry was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court in early November with one felony charge and three misdemeanor charges related to a domestic abuse incident.

Perry, 40, was charged with one count of misdemeanor battery, domestic abuse, one count of criminal damage to property, domestic abuse, one count of disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, and one count of felony intimidation of a victim, domestic abuse, according to online court records.

Perry told Patch via text, "I'm innocent of all charges. Beyond that, per a court order and advice of my representation, I am not allowed to comment further."

According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred Nov. 9 at Perry's apartment. Perry was "not acting like himself" and suspected of being under the influence, according to the complaint.

Perry is accused of grabbing the victim by her arms and shoulders and forcefully preventing her from leaving his apartment, the complaint says. He also grabbed the victim's phone as she was calling 911 and threw it on the ground, cracking the screen, the complaint says.

Perry said he couldn't be arrested and any allegation against him would not stand, according to the complaint. He also made threatening statements about his authority and position with the City of Waukesha, the complaint says.

The Waukesha Police Department turned over the case to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department due to Perry's status as an elected city official.

The complaint said deputies later arrived at Perry's door to arrest him. Perry, who appeared intoxicated, told them, "I just want you to know this is not a good decision. This is going to haunt you," according to the complaint. He later told deputies he works in government and knows this incident is a waste of officers' time and resources, the complaint said.

A $2,500 signature bond was set for Perry. According to online court documents, Perry is to have no contact nor come within 1,500 feet of the victim listed in the criminal complaint and must comply with GPS monitoring. He must also have absolute sobriety and may not possess or consume any alcohol.

A group called Committee to Recall Aaron Perry has spearheaded a recall campaign against a Waukesha Alderman. On its website, the group accuses Perry of living outside of District 12. Patch reached out to Perry who said, "I have lived in District 12 since 2009. No gap at all. It's simply an arrangement to secure my son's safety. There accusations otherwise have been false the entire time. The applicants were aware before filing but chose to lie on the paperwork" Perry said.