Man Allegedly Attacks Couple Over Wi-Fi Dispute, Say Police

A 44-year-old Kentucky resident stands accused of launching a brutal attack on two individuals after they reportedly cut off his access to their Wi-Fi network. The man allegedly assaulted them with a baseball bat in response to the disconnection.

Authorities announced that Jonathan Gross was apprehended on Sunday, facing charges that include two counts of attempted murder, two instances of third-degree terroristic threatening, second-degree disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office detailed in a press release that deputies responded to an emergency call from a home on Waddle Street in Ferguson at 5:43 a.m. The caller reported that Gross had assaulted him and his girlfriend with a baseball bat but managed to evade the attack and alert authorities.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered a woman outside the home with head injuries. She confirmed being hit with a baseball bat by Gross, who was reportedly hiding in a bedroom inside the house.

Despite multiple attempts to persuade Gross to exit the room voluntarily, he remained uncooperative. Deputies then proceeded to forcibly enter the room and took him into custody.

A probable cause affidavit obtained by Lexington ABC affiliate WDKY provided additional information about the attack, including the alleged motive for the violent outburst.

According to the report, Gross came downstairs to the victims’ apartment to confront them about turning off their own Wi-Fi, which Gross also utilized. He reportedly entered their apartment and threatened to kill the man and woman if the internet connection was not restored by the time he returned to his room.

He allegedly attacked them with the bat a short while later.

Gross is currently held at the Pulaski County Detention Center on a $1 million cash bond, records show. He appeared in court for his arraignment on Monday and is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on May 13.