Man accused of threatening girl at Waukesha North H.S.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Waukesha man is accused of trying to force his way into a classroom at Waukesha North High School, possibly with the intent to kill a girl.
Jordan Hartz is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of narcotic drugs, disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping.
The criminal complaint against Hartz was filed on Thursday, January 17th. It indicates Hartz, who had previously been expelled from Waukesha North H.S., entered the school on Wednesday, January 16th. He was apparently upset over a girl blocking his phone calls.
"It really does bug me fact he was capable of this," said Ron Gartner, who has known Hartz since 4th grade. "We were best friends, we used to have a lot of fun together, yeah, I know this kid better than most people."
The complaint indicates Hartz went into the school and knocked on the classroom door where the girl was located. When the teacher opened the door, the complaint indicates Hartz tried to barge into the classroom. But the teacher and several students prevented that from happening. When more teachers got involved, Hartz apparently took off.
Gartner said Hartz has gone through many changes these past few years. He said Hartz's mother and step father just recently divorced, Hartz was expelled from Waukesha North High School his junior year, and is now living on the opposite end of town. Gartner said once his mother got divorced, the 18 year old started skipping school, and the two grew closer a part over that time.
The victim in this case told police she was "very frightened and she was afraid that the defendant would kill or hurt her."
The complaint indicates Hartz was pulled over by a Waukesha police officer a short time after the incident in the school. The officer found inside Hartz's vehicle a large hunting knife, another folding knife, and various drug paraphernalia.
"Definitely doesn't sound like the Jordan that I know," added Gartner. "If he could get out and he could go to counseling, get some help, I think he could be the same person that we all knew and love."
If convicted on the charges, Hartz faces up to three-and-a-half years in prison plus $10,000 in fines.
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