Just before 6 PM on the evening of Tuesday Feb.16, Tomahawk officers made contact with a party at the Tomahawk Police Department, who indicated being struck with a crowbar by 29-year old Daniel Horwath.
According to officer notes, the victim indicated being at a residence to help another party pack and move out of their apartment, when Horwath-who resides in the apartment above- allowed himself into the lower apartment. Horwath reportedly asked the lower apartment resident to speak in private and ignored the victim’s attempt at greeting him.
The two continued to pack while Horwath departed to the upper apartment, only to return a short time later and make derogatory comments to the victim. As the victim turned to face Horwarth, Horwath reportedly struck the victim with a tire iron.
The victim indicated being in pain and turning to run when Horwath then threw the tire iron and struck the victim in the back. After being struck, the victim reportedly turned to look back and observed Horwath brandish a large military-style knife and reportedly stated “come here and get stabbed!” then called the victim more derogatory names. The victim successfully retreated to the police department and made contact with officers.
According to additional notes from officers, the victim displayed a laceration which was reported as a result of the assault with the tire iron.
Upon contact, Horwath reportedly denied the accusations but did admit to “wishing” and “wanting” to beat up the victim.
Upon contact with the tenant of the lower apartment where the victim indicated the incident occurred, the tenant was reportedly reluctant to submit a written statement but corroborated the incident regarding the tire iron.
Horwath reportedly advised officers the injury must have been sustained when the victim fell.
Horwath was later transported to the Lincoln County Jail on misdemeanor charges of Battery, Disorderly Conduct and Bail Jumping.
Horwath appeared in Lincoln County Circuit Court on Feb.17th and was released Feb. 18th on a $1,000 signature bond, with a stipulation of having no contact with the victim.