MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee men now face criminal charges in connection with the assault of a Milwaukee police officer on Monday, August 26th. The accused are 24-year-old Tory Johnson and 18-year-old Keandre Johnson.
Tory Johnson
Tory Johnson faces three charges including battery to a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer causing substantial bodily harm, and attempting to disarm a peace officer. Keandre Johnson is charged with resisting an officer causing a soft tissue injury.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Officer Dwain Monteilh attempted to stop one suspect, identified as 24-year-old Tory Johnson and Officer Roy Hom attempted to stop 18-year-old Keandre Johnson when both suspects began to physically fight with the officers.
During the struggle, Tory Johnson struck Officer Monteilh several times in the face — and attempted to take his gun, according to police.
The officers were able to call for help, and both suspects were eventually taken into custody.
Dwain Monteilh
Officer Monteilh was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries, including a broken orbital and bleeding behind the eye.
Officer Monteilh is 43 years old and has 15 years of service with MPD.
If convicted of the charges, Tory Johnson faces up to six years in prison and $10,000 in fines. Keandre Johnson faces the same punishment.
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