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Janesville Police Department
Sunday August 11th, 2024 :: 09:02 p.m. CDT

Advisory

SWAT Arrest - Patrick E. McConnell

Officers are currently investigating an incident in the 1100 Block of N Randall Av. Active investigation please avoid the area. 

UPDATE:

On 08/11/2024 at 3:30 PM, the Janesville Police Department was requested by the Milwaukee Police Department to attempt to locate a subject in the 1100 Block of North Randall Avenue.  The suspect, Patrick E. McConnell, had an active arrest warrant from the Milwaukee Police Department for a felony charge of strangulation and suffocation – domestic abuse.  When officers arrived, they contacted McConnell over the phone.  McConnell refused to exit the residence and was believed to be armed with a firearm.
 
The Janesville Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team was activated.  Negotiators talked to McConnell on the phone.  McConnell eventually exited his residence and was taken into custody.
 
Patrick E. McConnell is on probation with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
 
Patrick E. McConnell will be held at the Rock County Jail.
 
Arrested:
Patrick E. McConnell
37-years-old
Janesville, WI Resident
 
Charges:
Milwaukee Police Department Arrest Warrant for 940.235/968.075 Strangulation and Suffocation / Domestic Abuse
 

Incident Number: JV2435634
Location: 1100 Block North Randall Avenue
By: Sgt. Garrett Olsen 2244
Date: 08/11/2024
 
 
 
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

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Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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