Police say man used taser on wife, allegedly as part of Packers Bears bet

MAYVILLE (WITI) -- Mayville police say a 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a taser on his wife due to a bet made on the Packers vs. Bears game on Monday night, November 4th.

John Grant



According to police, John Grant, a Bears fan and his wife, a Packers fan went to Sidelines Tap on S. Main Street for the game. Both were drinking, and when they were questioned by police, both were over the legal limit for driving.

Around midnight, the two went outside to smoke a cigarette -- and around 12:30 a.m., police say they received a report of a woman allegedly being tased repeatedly by a man.

Police responded to the scene and Grant was arrested.

After interviewing Grant and his wife, police were able to determine the two had apparently made a bet on the game, and the wife had agreed to let the husband use a stun gun on her if the Bears won.

However, police say Grant's wife signed a "no consent form," which prompted Grant's arrest -- despite the fact that Grant told police his wife had given him permission to use the taser.

Grant's wife told police she was tased three times.

Grant has been charged with felony possession of an electronic weapon. State law does not allow anyone to possess or use stun guns.

Police say the type of stun gun Grant used is different from tasers used by police officers. This kind of stun gun reportedly relies on skin contact, and can cause burning and pain, as well as nerve damage.

Both Grant and his wife are from Tinley Park, Illinois. They were in Mayville because Grant has been working temporarily at a company there.

If convicted, Grant could face up to six years in prison, and a $10,000 fine.