Ex-Fanatic Radio Host Mike Missanelli Arrested Following Domestic Dispute

Filmogaz.com reports that Mike Missanelli was arrested by Lower Merion police after an incident in Wynnewood.

Arrest and charges

Authorities charged him with simple assault and harassment following the incident. The arrest occurred after a 911 hangup shortly after midnight Wednesday.

The ex-Fanatic radio host Mike Missanelli was arrested in connection to what police described as a domestic dispute.

Allegations in the affidavit

Court documents say Missanelli and his fiancée argued about their engagement. The fiancée’s name was redacted from the records.

According to the affidavit, the argument escalated into a scuffle. Missanelli told officers the pair had been involved in a physical altercation.

Police allege the woman struck Missanelli in the chest. They say he then open-handedly slapped her on the left side of her face or head.

An officer reported seeing fresh blood on the woman’s forehead, which the officer attributed to a laceration from the slap.

Court proceedings and conditions

Missanelli was arraigned on Wednesday. He could not be reached for comment after the hearing.

No attorney was listed for him at arraignment. He was released on $10,000 unsecured bail.

Court officials also ordered that Missanelli have no contact with the alleged victim. A preliminary hearing is set for April 22.

Professional background and past controversies

Missanelli is a lawyer who became a prominent Philadelphia sports media personality. He spent 15 years at 97.5 The Fanatic.

His career has involved several public controversies. He was fired from WIP in 2006 after punching a producer.

In 2017, 6abc dismissed him over misogynistic remarks about ESPN broadcaster Beth Mowins. Management moves continued in recent years.

He was pushed out of The Fanatic in 2022, briefly returned in 2024, then was ousted again last August. As of October, he hosted the On Pattison Podcast with Anthony SanFilippo.

The Fiderei News Network, home to the podcast, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.