Franklin police issue warning after suspicious man reported near The Rock Sports Complex

Franklin police issue warning after suspicious man reported near The Rock Sports Complex

FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are warning residents after taking a report of a suspicious person near The Rock Sports Complex on Monday evening, April 30.According to police, shortly before 5 p.m., the man, 60, who was employed as a subcontractor was conducting site inspections at The Rock, and upon leaving the area, police say he stopped his vehicle and asked a boy playing basketball in his driveway if the boy wanted to play basketball against him.The boy went into his house and the man left the area.Police found the man and his rental vehicle in The Rock's parking lot, and he indicated he'd left the area around 5 p.m. after he was done working and went to the bar at The Rock before officers met him in the parking lot.According to police, his employer notified investigators and indicated he's no longer employed -- and should have no reason to be in the area near The Rock.He's described as a white man with gray hair and a mustache.

1 in custody after social media threat against students at Franklin High School

1 in custody after social media threat against students at Franklin High School

FRANKLIN -- One person was taken into custody Monday night, April 30 following a social media post about plans to harm students at Franklin High School.According to police, at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Monday, the Franklin Police Department was made aware of a social media post referring to someone making plans to harm students at the high school on Tuesday.The Franklin Police Department investigated this complaint and determined it not to be credible.The suspect behind the social media post was taken into custody.The investigation is currently ongoing and charges are pending.

'He blacked out:' Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin rain gutter

'He blacked out:' Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin rain gutter

CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.

Suspicious death: Passerby finds woman's body along Franklin road

Suspicious death: Passerby finds woman's body along Franklin road

FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are calling in state investigators to help officers piece together how a body ended up on the side of the road early Tuesday, November 7th.The Franklin police chief said a driver heading to work around 5:15 a.m. spotted a woman's body along Oakwood Road near 34th Street."I called my mom and grandma right away, knowing that they know I live in this area just to let them know I'm OK," said Tanya Trevino.

Franklin police: Man attempts to rob On the Border gentlemen's club with rifle

Franklin police: Man attempts to rob On the Border gentlemen's club with rifle

FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are investigating after a man armed with a rifle walked into On The Border gentlemen's club with intent to rob them.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13th.According to police, a 55-year-old Muskego man entered the club -- located on 27th Street -- with a rifle and announced he wanted to rob the establishment.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed outside Bootz Saloon in Oak Creek

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed outside Bootz Saloon in Oak Creek

OAK CREEK -- One person was struck and killed by a vehicle outside of Bootz Saloon, a bar in Oak Creek early Sunday morning, October 8th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.It happened around 2:45 a.m. near the area of 27th and Hilltop.Franklin police said a 25-year-old man from Franklin was struck while crossing 27th Street by a vehicle operated by a 26-year-old Milwaukee man.The Franklin Fire Department responded to the scene, and the victim was pronounced dead.

Police: Several people taken into custody following shots fired incident in Franklin

Police: Several people taken into custody following shots fired incident in Franklin

FRANKLIN -- Several people were taken into custody early Sunday morning, July 30th following a shots fired incident in Franklin.Officers were called out to the area of 27th Street and Puetz Road around 2:15 a.m. after receiving a report of gunshots.No one was injured during the incident, and several suspects were taken into custody with the assistance of the Racine and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Departments.The investigation is ongoing and the case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday, August 2th.No additional details have been released.