MADISON, Wis. – A man arrested at the State Capitol with a handgun and an AK-47 assault rifle, who said he was looking for the governor, has been identified as Joshua E. “Taco” Pleasnick, 43, of the southwest Wisconsin town of Blanchardvillle. Earlier he lived lived in Madison. He was hospitalized under police guard for a check of his mental stability. Pleasnick was arrested shirtless with a handgun Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol. Even though he was removed, Capitol Police issued an alert to legislators, employees and visitors: “Use extreme caution when in contact with Pleasnick. He should be considered armed.” In the meantime, Pleasnick posted bail in court He returned to the Capitol about 9 p.m., again with the hand gun and this time also with the assault rifle. He was arrested again.
Police record
Pleasnick doesn’t show in a national check of police records except for a 2016 child abuse complaint that was dismissed.
Governor whereabouts
Governor Tony Evers was not at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Pleasnick. Not exactly dressed for an audience with the governor.