Intimate Incident at Waukesha Jail Lobby! Couple Charged with Disorderly Conduct

WAUKESHA, Wisconsin – A Waukesha man and woman, separated by nearly 40 years, face disorderly conduct charges after having intercourse in the Waukesha County Jail lobby. The accused are Desmound Cleveland, 28, and Karen Hill, 67.

According to the criminal complaint, a sheriff’s officer was summoned to the Waukesha County Jail lobby on Thursday, May 2 to investigate a probable disorderly conduct/lewd and lascivious call. The jail supervisor “called to report two individuals had sex in the jail lobby” and that the female, subsequently identified as defendant Karen Hill, remained on the scene.

The deputy was able to collect video surveillance of the event, which occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday. According to the complaint, “two individuals in the jail lobby engaged in sexual acts.” The deputy phoned Hill, who said Cleveland was her boyfriend, and they planned to hang out at a boarding home, but they were barred out. They then went to the jail lobby and napped.

“Defendant Hill did admit that they had sexual intercourse and that it was consensual,” according to the complaint. Hill stated that “she tried to cover both of them up with articles of clothing so no one would see them,” according to the complaint. The complaint claims the couple has been dating for five years.

When the deputy questioned Cleveland about what transpired, the complaint claims he said, “Sex happens.” Cleveland also acknowledged the presence of cameras.

Hill and Cleveland made their first appearance in Waukesha County court on disorderly conduct charges on Friday, May 3. Each received a $1,000 signature bond.

Waukesha County Leader Reacts

The event demonstrates an area where Waukesha County falls short, according to a supervisor.

“They didn’t believe they had any authority to remove somebody, given the current laws and state of the ordinances,” Waukesha County Supervisor Peter Wolff said. Wolff said the loitering rule has been in the works for a few weeks, but the incident emphasizes the necessity for it.

“If they’re there, and they have a legitimate business purpose for being there, that’s no problem,” Wolff stated. “But if somebody’s staying, camping out or doing anything beyond what would normally be business, that’s the purpose of it.”

Wolff declined to comment on the Cleveland and Hill case. However, he stated that he intends to present the loitering ordinance later in May.