In January 1981, The Plasmatics' Wendy O. Williams Was Arrested After A Gig At Milwaukee's Palms Nightclub

In January 1981, the Plasmatics' Wendy O. Williams was arrested after a gig at Milwaukee's Palms nightclub for simulating oral sex and masturbation — with a sledgehammer. Williams was charged with obscene conduct, but that was only the beginning of her problems. A scuffle broke out during the post-show arrest, resulting in Williams and her manager, Rod Swensen, receiving a beating at the hands of policemen. Williams earned an additional count of battery, but photos taken of the assault led to all charges against her ultimately being dropped.

RICHARD BIENSTOCK & DAN EPSTEIN, ROLLING STONE FEBRUARY 27, 2014.