Man With Wisconsin Warrant Held After-Hours Breach of Senate Chamber
Security officials are reviewing footage after lawmakers demanded new safeguards.
Overview
- Chief Sergeant at Arms Lori Hodapp reported the man was found naked in the Senate chamber late Friday claiming he was the governor.
- He was taken to Regions Hospital for psychiatric evaluation, deemed non-threatening, released and then returned to Capitol grounds at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
- Authorities updated an outstanding Wisconsin probation-violation warrant and took him into custody upon his return.
- Col. Christina Bogojevic said there was no sign of forced entry and that security footage is being examined to trace his movements.
- House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson have called for a full inquiry and strengthened Capitol security measures.