Father arrested for forcing son to wear Green Bay Packers jersey

Stan187 · 01-17-2008, 04:59 AM

Father arrested for forcing son to wear Green Bay Packers jersey

January 17, 2008

PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) -- Upset that his 7-year-old son wouldn't wear a Green Bay Packers jersey during the team's playoff victory Saturday, a man restrained the boy for an hour with tape and taped the jersey onto him.

Mathew Kowald was cited for disorderly conduct in connection with the incident with his son at their home in Pardeeville, Lt. Wayne Smith of the Columbia County Sheriff's Department said. Pardeeville is about 30 miles north of Madison.

The 36-year-old Kowald was arrested Monday after his wife told authorities about the incident. Kowald was taken to the county jail and held until Wednesday, when he pleaded no contest, paid a fine of $186 and was released.

Kowald's wife filed a restraining order Wednesday, so Kowald will not be able to have contact with his family, Smith said. Smith said other domestic issues have surfaced, though he wouldn't elaborate.

The boy refused to wear the jersey Saturday, when the Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game, Smith said. Smith said the incident sounded strange when reported at first, but the mother took pictures with her cell phone and that type of evidence is difficult to dispute.

Kowald, contacted later Wednesday by the Portage Daily Register, said the incident started as a joke. His son challenged him by saying he wouldn't root for the Packers. When he tied the boy up, the youngster was laughing while his wife took pictures, he said.

"Then he couldn't get out and he got upset and that's it. It lasted a minute," he said. "I didn't mean no harm, and he knows that, but I haven't been able to tell him that."

District Attorney Jane Kohlwey said there wasn't enough evidence to support felony charges.

"I wouldn't agree with what he did, but legally a parent can restrain a child," she said. "I have no proof of emotional damage. ... I have to follow the law.

THL · 01-17-2008, 08:17 AM

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legally a parent can restrain a child

But with tape?!

Kansas Bear · 01-17-2008, 10:35 AM

What can you say about the Green Bay Packers........they lost to Chicago twice!!!

ShawnG · 01-17-2008, 13:50 PM

I'm not going to lie, I laughed a little bit when I heard this because it's rediculous. The kid was restrained with tape. Almost as embarassing as having one of those flourescent tether cords attached from the parents wrist to the childs. I've seen that at the mall a few times. Kiddy leash.

RustyBattleship · 01-17-2008, 14:45 PM

Well, us Packer fans have been known to be a tad dramatic (I even have my own Cheesehead hat).

dave lukins · 01-17-2008, 14:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBattleship

Well, us Packer fans have been known to be a tad dramatic (I even have my own Cheesehead hat).

The picture is coming through...and its scary. I bet your wife is nowhere to be seen when it on your head

Stan187 · 01-17-2008, 18:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dave lukins

The picture is coming through...and its scary. I bet your wife is nowhere to be seen when it on your head

Or when she is to be seen, it is taped to HER head

RustyBattleship · 01-17-2008, 20:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan187

Or when she is to be seen, it is taped to HER head

No it isn't. It would get in her way of keeping the beer and popcorn coming.

Albany Rifles · 01-17-2008, 21:58 PM

This is OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!

Now, if it was a PATRIOTS' jersey....well, then tack welding would be appropriate.

(Look left if you do not understand)

Traps · 01-21-2008, 14:55 PM

Shock of shocks Manning comes good out goes Favre and the Packers!

So whose going to win the SB?

Patriots or Giants?

I think the Giants fairytale may just endure as Patriots (not to clever against the Chargers) crack under the strain of trying for 19-0.

Yeah I know the Patriots seem invincible but sometimes it's just one pressure game too far. Giants? - What have they got to lose nobody expected them to make it past Green Bay.

Albany Rifles · 01-22-2008, 11:59 AM

Patriots just seem to find a way.

I see the line has dropped from 13.5 to 12.5 already. I say Pats by a TD.

And it is ALWYS sweet to beat up a New York Team! Bruins took 2 frotm eh Rangers thsi weekend and the Cletics beat the Knicks at MSG yesterday! SWEEEEEET!!!

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Stan187 WAB BOUNCER *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-24-06 Posts: 2,284 Country:	Father arrested for forcing son to wear Green Bay Packers jersey Father arrested for forcing son to wear Green Bay Packers jersey January 17, 2008 PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) -- Upset that his 7-year-old son wouldn't wear a Green Bay Packers jersey during the team's playoff victory Saturday, a man restrained the boy for an hour with tape and taped the jersey onto him. Mathew Kowald was cited for disorderly conduct in connection with the incident with his son at their home in Pardeeville, Lt. Wayne Smith of the Columbia County Sheriff's Department said. Pardeeville is about 30 miles north of Madison. The 36-year-old Kowald was arrested Monday after his wife told authorities about the incident. Kowald was taken to the county jail and held until Wednesday, when he pleaded no contest, paid a fine of $186 and was released. Kowald's wife filed a restraining order Wednesday, so Kowald will not be able to have contact with his family, Smith said. Smith said other domestic issues have surfaced, though he wouldn't elaborate. The boy refused to wear the jersey Saturday, when the Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game, Smith said. Smith said the incident sounded strange when reported at first, but the mother took pictures with her cell phone and that type of evidence is difficult to dispute. Kowald, contacted later Wednesday by the Portage Daily Register, said the incident started as a joke. His son challenged him by saying he wouldn't root for the Packers. When he tied the boy up, the youngster was laughing while his wife took pictures, he said. "Then he couldn't get out and he got upset and that's it. It lasted a minute," he said. "I didn't mean no harm, and he knows that, but I haven't been able to tell him that." District Attorney Jane Kohlwey said there wasn't enough evidence to support felony charges. "I wouldn't agree with what he did, but legally a parent can restrain a child," she said. "I have no proof of emotional damage. ... I have to follow the law. __________________ In Iran people belive pepsi stands for pay each penny save israel. -urmomma158 The Russian Navy is still a threat, but only to those unlucky enough to be Russian sailors.-highsea

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ShawnG *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-03-08 Location: in the State of Denial Posts: 189 Country:	I'm not going to lie, I laughed a little bit when I heard this because it's rediculous. The kid was restrained with tape. Almost as embarassing as having one of those flourescent tether cords attached from the parents wrist to the childs. I've seen that at the mall a few times. Kiddy leash. __________________ "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." -Adlai E. Stevenson

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RustyBattleship *Defense Professional* Join Date: 01-12-06 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,683	Well, us Packer fans have been known to be a tad dramatic (I even have my own Cheesehead hat). __________________ Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.

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Traps *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 09-03-07 Posts: 423	Shock of shocks Manning comes good out goes Favre and the Packers! So whose going to win the SB? Patriots or Giants? I think the Giants fairytale may just endure as Patriots (not to clever against the Chargers) crack under the strain of trying for 19-0. Yeah I know the Patriots seem invincible but sometimes it's just one pressure game too far. Giants? - What have they got to lose nobody expected them to make it past Green Bay.

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Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 981 Country:	Patriots just seem to find a way. I see the line has dropped from 13.5 to 12.5 already. I say Pats by a TD. And it is ALWYS sweet to beat up a New York Team! Bruins took 2 frotm eh Rangers thsi weekend and the Cletics beat the Knicks at MSG yesterday! SWEEEEEET!!!

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