Wednesday, November 21, 2007

From the only in Wisconsin files

Of course, this is completely unrelated to sports, but it's too funny not to pass on...


WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21, 2007, 9:47 a.m.By Associated Press

Man charged with shooting goats over beer

Waupaca - A man who was upset with his wife for not buying beer subsequently shot one of the family's two pet goats, prosecutors say. Peter W. Mischler, 48, of New London, was charged this week in Waupaca County Circuit Court with mistreatment of animals, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon. The criminal complaint said Mischler came home Saturday from hunting and became angry with his 22-year-old daughter for letting the goats out and making a mess. While she was talking on the phone to her mother, authorities said, he told her to tell his wife to bring home some beer, but his wife refused.He then threatened to shoot the goats, according to the complaint. After his wife arrived home, she and the daughter heard four gunshots and went outside and found one of the two goats with its entrails hanging out, authorities said. They said that goat had to be killed later by a sheriff's deputy. Mischler posted a $1,000 cash bond set by Circuit Judge Raymond Huber and was released.

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