A welfare check at an Onamia home escalated into a violent struggle when a woman allegedly pinned a police officer to the ground, tried to take the officer’s firearm and broke the officer’s radio, according to the complaint.

Megan Ashley Winkler, 36, of Onamia, faces six felony and gross misdemeanor charges: first-degree assault for using deadly force against a peace officer, two counts of fourth-degree assault on a peace officer, attempted disarming of a peace officer, obstructing legal process and fourth-degree damage to property.

According to the complaint, on September 16, 2026, Onamia police were dispatched to Winkler’s residence for a welfare check after a family member reported being unable to reach her. Officers confirmed Winkler had outstanding felony and gross misdemeanor warrants. When an officer arrived and informed Winkler she was under arrest, she tried to retreat into her home and attempted to shut the door on the officer.