Angry Man Tries Scraping Tattoo Of Own Chest With Knife

OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek police responded to the 2200 block of W. Hilltop Lane on the morning of July 10 on a report of a domestic incident.

According to police reports, a couple had been arguing and drinking when the argument escalated. The report stated that the man took a kitchen knife and started to scratch the tattoo of his girlfriend's name off of his chest.

He then left the house and began driving away.

Police managed to track down the man, who stated that he had no intent of harming himself or others, and had no plans to remove the tattoo prior to the argument.

Oak Creek fire department first responders confirmed that the man's chest scratches were superficial in nature and did not require transport to the hospital.

Officers also found no signs of impairment that would have otherwise prevented him from getting behind the wheel.

He agreed that he would not return to the residence, and was released to go to work.

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