WEST ALLIS, Wis. – A New Berlin man has been criminally charged in connection with a home break-in and standoff in West Allis on Monday afternoon, July 20.
Craig Surdyk, 53, is facing the following charges: burglary (armed), failure to comply with an officer’s attempt to take person into custody, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct.Â
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the area of 76th and Lapham for an “unlawful entry” report at around 11:20 a.m. Â A caller said a man pounded on his door to say he needed help and that someone was trying to kill him, per the complaint. Â
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West Allis police involved in standoff near 76th and Lapham on July 20, 2026.
During negotiations, Surdyk indicated he was in possession of a firearm. Upon hearing a loud bang on the south side of the residence, officers retreated and deployed a tactical response team to contain the perimeter and execute the arrest.
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Police used “non-lethal ammunition” and a taser to take him into custody, court filings say. He received medical attention at the scene and was then taken to a hospital.
Officers observed significant damage to multiple items within the residence, including a TV and windows.Â
