Man Gets Fired, Wields Knife to Coworkers At Muskego Restaurant

A 37-year-old Greenfield man is facing charges after he allegedly wielded a knife and refused to leave a Muskego restaurant after he was terminated from his job.

Joseph K. Neusen was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Friday with one count of disorderly conduct. If convicted, he could face up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint:

On March 14, Neusen came into his job as a cook at Mamma Mia’s when he was told by the manager he was fired. Neusen became upset with the news, began yelling, then grabbed a 10 inch bread knife and began to strike a counter.

He then pointed the knife at the manager and said “you’re next.” Neusen then walked out of the back door of the restaurant, then walked back in via the front door and was eventually apprehended by police when he walked out the door again.

Neusen told police he was upset because he was told by one of the restaurant’s owners he was fired via a phone call, but he wanted them to come to the restaurant and tell him to his face.

He will make his initial appearance in court June 4.