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Green Bay Police Department
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 :: 04:31 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Update: Suspect Charged in Reported Disturbance Involving a Handgun; Tanisha Washington, 29, Ashwaubenon

An Ashwaubenon woman suspected of pointing a handgun at another woman before and after allegedly firing a round into the air during a reported disturbance has been charged.

The Brown County District Attorney’s Office charged Tanisha Washington, 29, on April 19, 2023:

  • Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon
  • Disorderly Conduct
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon
  • Obstructing an Officer

The incident occurred on April 17, 2023, just before 2:00 a.m. in the 2500 block of West Mason Street. Washington was said to have fled the scene in a pick-up truck. She was taken into custody by Green Bay Police on April 18, 2023, around 2:30 a.m. at a residence in the 2200 block of Newberry Avenue.

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

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #23-220035/#23-220229. 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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