A Denver police sergeant has been arrested for investigation of assault and menacing after a confrontation with his wife in Arapahoe County, officials said.
John Witkowski, 43, allegedly struck his wife in the face with a gun at about 7 p.m. Sunday, said Bruce Williamson, spokesman for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
He said Witkowski also is accused of pointing the gun at his brother-in-law.
John White, Denver police spokesman, said the department is awaiting formal charges before taking any disciplinary action.
“We were aware of the incident,” White said.
Witkowski is set to be advised of charges Wednesday in Arapahoe County District Court, said Kathleen Walsh, spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office.
Formal charges will not be filed until after the advisement, she said.
Staff writer Kirk Mitchell can be reached at 303-954-1206 or kmitchell@denverpost.com.
