Milbrath, who was issued an eviction order asking him to be out by Oct. 17, has been looking for a new downtown location for the business. Meanwhile, an online auction through United Jones Auction & Realty started Tuesday to sell antiquated manufacturing equipment and some of the memorabilia from the business, and is scheduled to close on Thursday.

But the charges Friday make it unclear what will become of the Mullen’s name and business. Luepke has refused to say if he plans to open an ice cream shop in his building or if he intends to try and use the Mullen’s name.

According to the criminal complaint, Watertown Police began investigating Milbrath in April after Milbrath’s business partner, Todd Narkis, said he found in 2015 a credit card in his name that had a $20,000 balance. Narkis, who had bought into the business in October 2014, was told by Milbrath that the credit card was used to buy items for the business, according to the complaint.