MINERAL POINT, Wis. (WFRV) – A 42-year-old man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a series of threatening and disorderly actions that led to a brief foot chase and his arrest in a public restroom.
According to the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:10 p.m. to a report of a disturbance on Clowney Street in Mineral Point involving Matthew Rohowetz.
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Authorities say Rohowetz had sent threatening and profane messages, including one stating an intent to “murder” a member of the sheriff’s office. When officers located Rohowetz, he initially refused to cooperate and fled on foot after they explained the legal consequences of violating bond conditions.
A Taser was deployed but was ineffective. Rohowetz was later found hiding in the women’s restroom of a High Street establishment, where he initially refused to exit but ultimately surrendered at around 4:53 p.m.
Rohowetz was booked into the Iowa County Jail and is facing the following charges:
- Disorderly conduct (misdemeanor)
- Resisting an officer (misdemeanor)
- Battery or threat to a law enforcement officer (felony)
- Five counts of felony bail jumping
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He remains in custody awaiting a bond hearing in Iowa County Circuit Court. The incident remains under investigation.
