Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry Charged In Domestic Abuse Incident

WAUKESHA, WI— Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Tuesday 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.

Last week Perry lost the election for Wisconsin Assembly District 97 against Rep. Scott Allen.