MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A man who illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol has been charged with a misdemeanor.
Capitol Police say on October 4, Joshua “Taco” Pleasnick was shirtless while carrying a holstered handgun as he entered the Capitol demanding to see Governor Tony Evers to talk about “domestic abuse towards men.”
Evers was not in the building at the time.
After he was arrested for illegally openly carrying a weapon, Pleasnick posted bail and returned to the Capitol that night with an assault rifle.
The 43-year-old Pleasnick was charged with carrying a firearm in a public building.
Officials said Pleasnick did not have a concealed carry permit. He’s scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning.
