(Kenosha County Sheriff)
PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A 54-year-old Paddock Lake man has been charged with felony strangulation and elder abuse after allegedly attacking his 66-year-old neighbor during a property line dispute on June 15 in the Village of Paddock Lake.
Richard K. Ruck faces three charges: physical abuse of an elder person, strangulation and suffocation, and disorderly conduct. The criminal complaint, filed June 17 in Kenosha County Circuit Court, details a long-running feud between Ruck and his neighbor, culminating in a violent altercation during a fence installation.
According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Ruck’s property on 69th Street after simultaneous 911 calls — one from Ruck’s daughter, claiming the neighbor had attacked her father, and one from the neighbor, alleging Ruck had choked him.
Deputies found the older man visibly shaken, with redness on his neck, a cut near his eye, and scrapes to his knees and elbows. He told investigators that Ruck pushed him down, punched him, and held him in a chokehold that left him dizzy and unable to breathe. The alleged attack reportedly ended only after family members intervened.
Photographs from trail cameras and a cellphone were provided to deputies, showing Ruck working on what the neighbor claims is his side of the property line.
Ruck admitted to pushing the man and holding him in a headlock but said he was trying to “gain control” of the situation. He denied punching the neighbor and claimed he was never struck himself.
Deputies documented a history of disputes between the two neighbors, including prior complaints of trespassing, confrontations, and warnings issued by law enforcement. In one previous incident, deputies told Ruck he was not allowed on the neighboring property and could be subject to further action if it happened again.
Ruck has been issued a summons to appear in court on July 15 for his initial appearance. If convicted, he faces up to 12 years in prison and $20,000 in fines for the felony charges, plus up to 90 days for the misdemeanor.
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Rotsa ruck.
******** ***†*** initiated this entire fiasco. This poor man was putting up a fence so he didn’t have to deal with ********* being completely unreasonable. Several people in this community have gotten yelled at or told they were idiots by this ********* **********. Hopefully this community will rally around this gentleman.
First, your comment should be removed for doxing the victim. Second, you are absolutely wrong regarding who caused this – and the video/trail cam make this absolutely clear – thus the charges. Just because you own the house where Ruck lives and dislike the victim because he opposed your attempt to change the lake’s no-wake hours doesn’t justify your position and the doxing. Further, Ruck has a history – including a police record – that indicates he is unfortunately prone to this sort of behavior. As a newly elected member of the PHLA Board, the members hope/expect you wouldn’t take a side on any issue based on anything other than the facts at hand. Clearly that’s not the case here.
LOL – Rally around a guy with a history and police record of violence because the victim has pissed some people off in his previous role as PHLA President? Yep, that makes sense! WOW!
Wow!sounds like sour grapes! You shouldn’t assume- you know what that makes you look like….
😂🤣
It’s all on the trail cameras and always has been. The truth will come out.
******* ******* is an instigator. When he doesn’t get his way he becomes a bully
The comments supporting Ruck are flawed and the video/trail cam make this absolutely clear – thus the charges. The comment/user doxing the victim should be removed. It was posted by the owner of the house where Ruck lives (who already disliked the victim because the victim had opposed their attempt to change the lake’s no-wake hours). Further, Ruck has a history – including a police record – that indicates he is unfortunately prone to this sort of behavior. He was also caught on camera moving a survey marker in order to adjust the position of a fence. Let the wheels of justice turn.
How were YOU able to see trail cam video? Hmmm….
Are you unaware that the perp was charged after the Sheriff viewed the footage that supported the victim’s claims? Any other questions?
Yes- why did victim not call the cops instead of confronting guy- especially if he had trail cam evidence? He could have also called village with his concerns about fence since permit is needed to put them up. He is part of the problem!
I wasn’t aware that we can’t approach or confront someone on our property – and can only call the police. The Sheriff must be pretty busy! Seriously though, do you really believe the answer is to attack a senior citizen? I hope a reasonable person would not advocate or try to justify that approach. We can all read the police report and monitor the proceedings. The full picture will become clear. BOTTOM LINE: The police reviewed video evidence before making the charges/arrest – that say a lot.
How do you know? Are you involved in case or just a friend of victim?
I read the article and am aware of both parties – but not a buddy of either. As I posted previously – the Sheriff reviewed video evidence before making the charges/arrest – that speaks volume. Now it’s time to let the justice system play out.
Please grow up sir- sounds like you are doxing as well! How do you know what is on trail camera? The “victim “has quite a negative and explosive reputation as well
LOL! The person who doxed the victim used his real name!! I never mentioned his name in my posts. If you beleive someone having a “negative reputation” (which is purely subjective) justifies punching and choking – then we definitey have different world views. Not sure what “grow up” means – I thought mature people base their opinions on factual info but you are entitled to your own opinion.
Bless your heart!
Thanks – you have a blessed day too! Seems to be a moot point now anyway since the editor has deleted the victim’s name.
The victim is an instigator and when he does not get his way become a bully.