Wooster man charged in standoff with police
A Wooster man involved in a four-hour standoff with police was arraigned Monday, June 13, in Wayne County Municipal Court.
Todd A. Wagner, 49, 134 Mulberry St., pleaded not guilty to charges of using weapons while intoxicated, resisting arrest, obstructing official business and domestic violence.
The charges are all misdemeanors and no felony charges are expected to be brought in the matter, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Lutz said. The domestic violence charge is a first degree misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail.
Wagner was released from the Wayne County Jail Monday on a recognizance bond. Wagner was further placed on electronic monitoring as a condition of his bond, Lutz said.
The charges stem from June 10, when Wagner refused to surrender to Wooster Police investigating an alleged domestic dispute at the 134 Mulberry St. residence. A standoff ensued that eventually drew law enforcement and emergency responders from six agencies.
According to WPD Capt. John Quicci, officers responded to Wagner’s residence at approximately 8 p.m. for a 911 hang-up call. Wagner’s wife was contacted outside the residence and said Wagner was inside and armed, and that he had ordered her out of the house.
Quicci said officers decided to hang back because it was believed Wagner intended “to harm himself or others.”
“He was armed and was being verbally abusive to his family,” Quicci said. “He was holding a firearm at the time, but no direct threats were made. He ordered them out of the house.”
A .22 caliber rifle was recovered from the residence. Wagner was allegedly intoxicated at the time.
Wooster’s SWAT team was on hand throughout the standoff. The Ohio State Highway Patrol provided an armored rescue vehicle, and the vehicle’s PA system was used to attempt contact with Wagner.
Wagner surrendered peacefully at 12:30 a.m.
Wooster police had previously responded to a 911 hang-up call Friday at Wagner’s residence about 45 minutes prior to the standoff. At that time, Quicci said, it appeared as though the situation that prompted the 911 call was resolved.
Law enforcement agencies responding to the incident included the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, Ohio State University Police and Orrville Police Department. Wooster Fire and the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency provided equipment, including lights and a mobile command unit.
Todd A. Wagner, 49, 134 Mulberry St., pleaded not guilty to charges of using weapons while intoxicated, resisting arrest, obstructing official business and domestic violence.
The charges are all misdemeanors and no felony charges are expected to be brought in the matter, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Lutz said. The domestic violence charge is a first degree misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail.
Wagner was released from the Wayne County Jail Monday on a recognizance bond. Wagner was further placed on electronic monitoring as a condition of his bond, Lutz said.
The charges stem from June 10, when Wagner refused to surrender to Wooster Police investigating an alleged domestic dispute at the 134 Mulberry St. residence. A standoff ensued that eventually drew law enforcement and emergency responders from six agencies.
According to WPD Capt. John Quicci, officers responded to Wagner’s residence at approximately 8 p.m. for a 911 hang-up call. Wagner’s wife was contacted outside the residence and said Wagner was inside and armed, and that he had ordered her out of the house.
Quicci said officers decided to hang back because it was believed Wagner intended “to harm himself or others.”
“He was armed and was being verbally abusive to his family,” Quicci said. “He was holding a firearm at the time, but no direct threats were made. He ordered them out of the house.”
A .22 caliber rifle was recovered from the residence. Wagner was allegedly intoxicated at the time.
Wooster’s SWAT team was on hand throughout the standoff. The Ohio State Highway Patrol provided an armored rescue vehicle, and the vehicle’s PA system was used to attempt contact with Wagner.
Wagner surrendered peacefully at 12:30 a.m.
Wooster police had previously responded to a 911 hang-up call Friday at Wagner’s residence about 45 minutes prior to the standoff. At that time, Quicci said, it appeared as though the situation that prompted the 911 call was resolved.
Law enforcement agencies responding to the incident included the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, Ohio State University Police and Orrville Police Department. Wooster Fire and the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency provided equipment, including lights and a mobile command unit.
Published: June 15, 2011
