A 47-year-old male has been released from Froedtert Hospital after having his ear bitten off by a 24-year-old man Friday afternoon in Waukesha.
The suspect was taken into custody, but the victim, who has served as the suspect's caregiver for about a month, did not want to file a complaint or have any charges filed.
Capt. Ron Oremus of the Waukesha Police Department said the suspect has a benign brain tumor that results in a cognitive disability impacting his ability to make decisions and affects his ability to control his impulses.
"That's not a good combination," Oremus said.
The caregiver and the suspect were at the Medical College of Wisconsin (Westbrook Health Center), 2315 E. Moreland Blvd., in Waukesha for blood tests after the suspect bit the caregivers' arm two days earlier.
But no blood tests were given as Oremus said the suspect was too agitated at the hospital.
While they were in the caregivers' vehicle heading out of the health center, the suspect became agitated once again and bit off a portion of the right ear lobe and the part going up the side.
Oremus said after the suspect bit the ear off, he handed it to the caregiver.
Sgt. David Wanner said immediate medical attention was provided to the victim from the Medical College staff before he was transported to Froedtert Hospital.
"They tried to reattach it but it was not a viable option," Oremus said.
The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and the Waukesha Police Department referred charges to the District Attorney's Office.
"That was our suggestion, but right now the victim did not have a desire to press charges and have this move forward," Oremus said.