A normal after-school pickup at Milwaukee German Immersion School turned into a criminal case. Police say a 25-year-old Milwaukee man forced his way into the school during pickup, took a child who had already been moved to the after-school program, and punched the principal when the principal tried to stop him. Prosecutors charged the man with felony battery against a school district employee. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 12, according to WISN.
What prosecutors say happened
Prosecutors allege the confrontation unfolded on Nov. 21, 2025, when the defendant arrived about 30 minutes after dismissal to pick up a relative. By that time, the student had been sent to the school’s KinderCamp after-school program. Investigators say he refused to identify himself, pushed past a staff member and left the building with the child. The principal ran after them to confirm the student’s safety, and the criminal complaint states the exchange escalated until the principal was struck in the face, according to court documents reviewed by WISN.
Charges and next legal steps
Court filings identify the defendant as 25-year-old Josiah Glenn and list a single count of battery to a school district officer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. The complaint, as described in that reporting, says Glenn threatened staff and got in the principal’s face before allegedly throwing the punch.
Online court records reviewed by the Journal Sentinel indicate Glenn was first charged in late January. A warrant was later issued in the case, and jail records show he was booked on March 10.
Felony classification and potential penalties
Battery to a school district officer is classified as a Class I felony under Wisconsin law. State statutes cap the penalty for a Class I felony at a $10,000 fine and up to 3.5 years of total imprisonment, with a bifurcated sentence that includes initial confinement and extended supervision.
What prosecutors ultimately seek, and whether the case resolves by plea or goes to trial, will determine any recommended punishment within those statutory limits.
School setting and after-school program
Milwaukee German Immersion School is a K4 through 5 immersion program that operates a KinderCamp before- and after-school service so students can remain on site when guardians arrive late, according to the school’s website. The program is intended to keep students at school beyond the 4 p.m. dismissal window when pickups are delayed. Prosecutors say the incident unfolded during that after-school pickup period.
What happens next in court
The case remains active. At Glenn’s initial appearance on March 12, a court commissioner is expected to review the complaint and address custody or bail conditions. Local media are monitoring the case for any public statements from prosecutors or defense counsel, as noted in coverage by WISN.
