Syndicated Radio Host Arrested For Domestic Battery

Joe Gassman

Joe Gassmann, also known as Producer Joe, was arrested in DuPage County, Ill. over the weekend . He was arrested for two counts of domestic battery, which are Class A misdemeanors in Illinois.

The DuPage County Jail confirmed that Gassmann had been in custody. He was released Sunday morning.  He is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges on April 23.

The Free Beer & Hot Wings show originates from Grand Rapids and is heard on radio stations in 26 states, according to the information page on their website. Gassmann is a Chicago native, according to his online biography.

Townsquare Media, the parent company of Free Beer and Hot Wings responded to the arrest. "Joe has been suspended and will not be appearing on the show, pending resolution of the police investigation of the matter,” said Rick Sarata of Townsquare Media.