Milwaukee man arrested in Village of Butler following tactical response

BUTLER, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A 24-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested Friday, May 15, in the Village of Butler

Police say they responded to a home near 127th and Peck Place around 12:42 p.m., for a report of a man and woman fighting outside the residence.

Upon arrival, officers were unable to make contact with anyone at the home. After about 45 minutes, the woman was detained and a perimeter was set up around the home.

Officers say they were unable to make contact with the male suspect after numerous attempts by phone and PA system.

Members of the Waukesha County Tactical Enforcement Unit entered the home and took the suspect into custody without incident.

He has been identified as 24-year-old Malik Philips. 

Charges of battery and obstructing an officer are being referred.

Police say Philips also had an active warrant with the Department of Corrections.

The woman sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

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