MILWAUKEE— A Milwaukee police officer is facing fourth-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct after an incident involving a woman at a South Milwaukee bar.
The criminal complaint states the incident happened September 21 at the Taproom in South Milwaukee. Police were called to the bar around 2 a.m. for a report involving an intoxicated person. A witness explained to officers that Nathan Enk was being escorted out of the bar before he approached a woman, and grabbed her breasts.
Enk has been on full suspension from the Milwaukee Police Department since the alleged incident.
According to the complaint, a woman told police Enk repeatedly tried to kiss her and touch her without her consent. Enk allegedly told the woman, “Just kiss me and then I’ll leave you alone, ” and asked to touch her inappropriately.
Enk later denied groping the woman during a police interview.
He is charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, a Class A misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor.
If convicted, he may face up to 11 months in prison and around $11,000 in fines.
Enk is out of custody and is scheduled for an initial court appearance Wednesday, October 7, at 1:30 p.m.
“This incident is concerning and falls short of the standards the community expects and deserves,” said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. “We expect every member of the Milwaukee Police Department, sworn and professional staff alike, to conduct themselves with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. Any violation of department policies or the law will be addressed appropriately. We also recognize that all individuals have the right to due process and are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”
