Lisbon, WI – A Waukesha County sheriff’s deputy was injured Thursday evening during a domestic violence investigation in the Village of Lisbon after being bitten by a dog, authorities said.
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported domestic violence incident around 7:21 p.m. Thursday on Oakwood Road in the Village of Lisbon, located in Waukesha County, west of the Milwaukee metro area.
During the course of the investigation, officials said a 64-year-old man allegedly intentionally directed his dog toward a deputy, resulting in the deputy being bitten. Authorities said the attack forced the deputy to use deadly force against the animal in order to stop the threat.
The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and later transported to the Waukesha County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office. He is facing charges of battery to a law enforcement officer with use of a dangerous weapon, authorities said.
The injured deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Officials have not released the name of the suspect or additional details about the domestic violence call, citing the ongoing investigation. The sheriff’s office confirmed the incident remains under review.
Lisbon is a community of roughly 10,000 residents located in central Waukesha County, an area that has seen increased attention on officer safety during domestic violence responses, which law enforcement officials often describe as among the most unpredictable calls.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office.
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