The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday that one of its deputies has been disciplined for an off-duty incident last month involving a confrontation with a motorist.
The April 13 incident at County Road BE and State Highway 117 in Bonduel was initially reported as someone impersonating an officer.
A caller said a person in a beat-up, newer model car was stopped in front of his vehicle at the stop light, when someone got out, approached the caller’s car and showed a gold-colored, 5-point star badge.
The caller said the man told the driver to stop following him or he would write him citations. The caller said the man was not wearing a uniform, and he did not have emergency lights on his vehicle.
Chief Deputy John Gutho said the officer came forward after seeing that a complaint had been filed and said he was involved in the incident. The deputy said he warned the caller about following too closely, according to Gutho.
The Sheriff’s Department conducted an internal investigation after the incident.
Gutho said because it was a personnel matter he could not give any further information, including the identity of the deputy, or discuss what discipline was imposed.
The matter will be discussed in closed session at the next Public Safety Committee, Gutho said.