(Kenosha County Sheriff)
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of making violent threats against police officers and neighbors appeared in court Monday, where a judge set bail and raised concerns about his mental competency.
Clinton P. Gwynne, 33, was charged with threatening to cause bodily harm to a law enforcement officer, a felony punishable by up to six years in prison, and disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail. Court Commissioner William Michel II set his bail at $5,000 cash and ordered a competency evaluation. A hearing to determine whether Gwynne is mentally fit to proceed is scheduled for Sept. 8.
According to the criminal complaint, officers were called to Gwynne’s home on 18th Avenue the afternoon of Aug. 16 after reports of a psychotic episode. Police found Gwynne yelling at neighbors and making threats. Witnesses told investigators that Gwynne made an inappropriate remark to a young girl, prompting her family to confront him. He allegedly responded by shouting that he would kill them, “put [them] in a body bag,” and threatened to “get an AK and shoot [them] all up.”
When officers detained him, they noted Gwynne smelled of alcohol, had glassy eyes and appeared unsteady. As he was transported to the Kenosha County Jail, Gwynne allegedly looked at one officer and shouted, “I’m going to hunt you down and kill you. That’s not a threat, that’s a promise.”
The complaint also notes that Gwynne is on probation for threatening law enforcement officers and that his probation terms prohibit alcohol use and threatening behavior. Police say he was in violation of those conditions at the time of the incident.
Prosecutors argued his behavior showed he is a danger to the community, while defense counsel did not object to a competency review. Whether Gwynne is fit to stand trial will now be determined by medical professionals in advance of next month’s hearing.
If found competent, he will proceed to a preliminary hearing on the felony charge, which is the most serious allegation he faces.
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