Former 107.5 The Fan host Joe Staysniak was arrested early Tuesday morning in Hendricks County, Indiana after allegedly punching his son and choking his son’s friend.
The 56-year-old has been preliminarly charged with intimidation and strangulation after deputies were called to his home late Monday night.
According to a report from the Indianapolis Star, Staysniak’s son and his friend were inside a vehicle when the former host and Colts lineman opened the door, grabbed him by the hood to remove him from the car, and choked him. Both victims — who were over the age of 18 — told authorities Staysniak had punched them.
The young adults also allege Staysniak flashed a gun at them during the altercation, which he denied to police, saying he informed them he was carrying a weapon, but denied pointing a gun at anyone. He said he grabbed his son’s friend by the hoodie “to get his attention” but denied striking the man.
Staysniak exited 107.5 The Fan in 2021.
