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Green Bay Police Department
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 :: 01:49 p.m. CST

Advisory

Update: Stabbing Suspect Identified & Charged; Joseph Roberts, 55, Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety

A 55-year-old homeless male suspected of stabbing a 40-year-old homeless male due to an alleged argument, causing non-life-threatening-injuries, has been charged.

The Brown County District Attorney’s Office charged Joseph Roberts, 55, on January 27, 2023:

  • Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon - Repeater
  • Disorderly Conduct
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon – Repeater

Roberts was arrested on scene on Thursday, January 26, 2023, in the 2000 block of Holmgren Way.

The investigation is ongoing. No further details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #23-204863. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com, or utilize the "P3 Tips" app for crime tips.

Address/Location
Green Bay Police Department
307 South Adams Street
Green Bay, WI 54301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 920-448-3200

Jennifer Gonzalez
Communications Coordinator
920-448-3200

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