A 21-year-old Menomonie man was arrested early Sunday morning after he allegedly pulled out a knife during an incident at a State Street bar.
Ryan M. Ellwanger allegedly pulled the knife on a group of mostly women around 1 a.m. at Hawk’s Bar and Grill after trying to “fist bump” them and join them at their table, according to a police report.
One of the victim’s boyfriends asked Ellwanger to leave, causing the suspect to show the knife, the report said.
The suspect said he carries the knife for protection, Â according to the police report.
Ellwanger was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and carrying a concealed weapon.