Illinois Man Charged With Assault After Wielding Ukelele at Police Officer
Share and Follow

An Illinois man was arrested late Wednesday night and charged with aggravated assault on a police office and resisting arrest after he allegedly charged at an office with a ukelele.

A criminal complaint accused Ledreck K. Kekona, 41, of “wielding a ukulele, as it was held in a raised and cocked position, holding it by the arm of the instrument” and leading the officer to believe “he was going to be struck by the musical instrument,” the Northwest Herald reported.

The complaint said the resisting charged stemmed from his refusal to put his arms behind his back.

The complaint did not say why police were dealing with Kekona to begin with.

McHenry County Judge Cynthia Lamb released Kekona on Thursday with conditions that included not possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon and submitting to pretrial supervision. She did not say if she considered a ukelele a dangerous weapon.

A preliminary hearing is set for May 8.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Tragic Incident: Georgia Man’s Reckless Gunplay Leads to Girlfriend’s Shooting

Tragedy struck in Georgia when a 19-year-old woman, Nina Ramirez, lost her…

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested for Drug Possession with Child in Home

In a significant drug bust, Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 53-year-old Ronnie…

Shocking Verdict: Woman Sentenced for Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment Case

Inset, left to right: Marisa J. Rodriguez and Michael Maisner (WJET/WFXP). Background:…

Police Report: Boyfriend’s Reckless Handling of Firearm Results in 19-Year-Old’s Shooting

A Georgia teenager is currently in custody after allegedly shooting his girlfriend…

Brake-Check Road Rage Escalates to Tragic Fatal Shooting: What You Need to Know

In the backdrop of dramatic news footage depicting a tense scene, the…

Woman gave ex a fetus in cooler, cops say

Inset: Makayla Annette Haedt (Watonwan County Jail). Background: The Pulaski County Courthouse…

Man jumps on car hood of ex’s new boyfriend, stabs him: Cops

Share copy link Inset: Christian Alejandro Fonseca (Webb County Sheriff’s Office). Background:…

Tragic Discovery: Wisconsin Couple Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle Just Days Before First Anniversary

Tragedy struck in Wisconsin as a couple was discovered dead, reportedly from…