'Didn't see it as a big deal:' Probation for Greenfield man prosecutors said impersonated an officer at Walgreens
FRANKLIN -- A Greenfield man prosecutors said tried to pat down a woman at a Walgreens and then gave her a ride home was sentenced to one year probation after pleading guilty to one count of impersonating a peace officer on April 18.Lucas VanEngen, 29, was sentenced to serve 90 days in the House of Correction with Huber release and credit for two days' time served, but that sentence was imposed and stayed, and VanEngen was instead placed on probation for a year, with 30 days in the House of Correction imposed and stayed.FOX6 News spoke with VanEngen shortly after this incident and he called it a big misunderstanding.According to a criminal complaint, VanEngen made a purchase at the Walgreens on West Loomis Road in Franklin on Dec. 16, 2018.
FRANKLIN -- A Greenfield man prosecutors said tried to pat down a woman at a Walgreens and then gave her a ride home was sentenced to one year probation after pleading guilty to one count of impersonating a peace officer on April 18.Lucas VanEngen, 29, was sentenced to serve 90 days in the House of Correction with Huber release and credit for two days' time served, but that sentence was imposed and stayed, and VanEngen was instead placed on probation for a year, with 30 days in the House of Correction imposed and stayed.FOX6 News spoke with VanEngen shortly after this incident and he called it a big misunderstanding.According to a criminal complaint, VanEngen made a purchase at the Walgreens on West Loomis Road in Franklin on Dec. 16, 2018.
Police: Crash in Franklin may have followed medical emergency; driver taken to hospital
FRANKLIN -- A 61-year-old Franklin man was taken to the hospital after a crash that may have been caused by a medical emergency.It happened on Thursday, May 2, just before 11 a.m. near 92nd and Rawson.Police said the victim's vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.The 61-year-old driver was taken to the hospital from the scene.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was assisting Franklin police with the investigation.
FRANKLIN -- A 61-year-old Franklin man was taken to the hospital after a crash that may have been caused by a medical emergency.It happened on Thursday, May 2, just before 11 a.m. near 92nd and Rawson.Police said the victim's vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.The 61-year-old driver was taken to the hospital from the scene.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was assisting Franklin police with the investigation.
New federal search warrant obtained in case of Franklin business owner accused in deaths of 2 employees
FRANKLIN -- A federal search warrant reveals new details related to a timeline prosecutors are working to establish in the case of a Franklin business owner accused in the murder of two of his employees.
FRANKLIN -- A federal search warrant reveals new details related to a timeline prosecutors are working to establish in the case of a Franklin business owner accused in the murder of two of his employees.
Probation for Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin ditch
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November 2017 was sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty Tuesday, March 26.Wayne Slagle, 58, entered the plea to one misdemeanor charge of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November 2017 was sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty Tuesday, March 26.Wayne Slagle, 58, entered the plea to one misdemeanor charge of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.
'Isolated incident:' 1 in custody after shots fired in Franklin Walmart parking lot
FRANKLIN -- A 51-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody for recklessly endangering safety following a shots fired incident outside Walmart in Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- A 51-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody for recklessly endangering safety following a shots fired incident outside Walmart in Franklin.
'Amazingly brazen:' Police seek suspects who broke into The Rock Sports Complex, stole ATM
FRANKLIN -- Police are looking for two men who busted through the doors of The Rock Sports Complex and walked out with an ATM.
FRANKLIN -- Police are looking for two men who busted through the doors of The Rock Sports Complex and walked out with an ATM.
Report of chemical spill prompts large emergency response at Hampton Inn & Suites in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- It was a frightening evening for people in the pool area of the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in Franklin Saturday night, March 9.
FRANKLIN -- It was a frightening evening for people in the pool area of the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in Franklin Saturday night, March 9.
Former Franklin volunteer bowling coach accused of sexually assaulting teen boy pleads not guilty
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin High School bowling coach accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student pleaded not guilty Thursday, Feb. 28.Zachary Drabek, 19, waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial.
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin High School bowling coach accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student pleaded not guilty Thursday, Feb. 28.Zachary Drabek, 19, waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial.
Greenfield police: Suspects hit cellphone stores in 5 jurisdictions in 'smash and grab' incidents
GREENFIELD -- Police in five jurisdictions are investigating "smash and grab" incidents that happened at cellphone stores early Thursday, Jan. 31.Greenfield police said the AT&T store near 76th and Edgerton Avenue was hit around 2:30 a.m. by five suspects who were wearing hoodies with their faces covered.
GREENFIELD -- Police in five jurisdictions are investigating "smash and grab" incidents that happened at cellphone stores early Thursday, Jan. 31.Greenfield police said the AT&T store near 76th and Edgerton Avenue was hit around 2:30 a.m. by five suspects who were wearing hoodies with their faces covered.
43-year-old Franklin man in custody for homicide, human remains found in burn pit
EAST TROY -- A 43-year-old Franklin resident and business owner has been taken into custody for first degree intentional homicide, officials say.
EAST TROY -- A 43-year-old Franklin resident and business owner has been taken into custody for first degree intentional homicide, officials say.
'Look me in the eye -- you will die:' Franklin man accused of threatening police officers
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin man is accused of threatening police officers -- an incident that began when officers were taking him home upon his release from custody.Robert Michalak, 51, faces two counts of "threat to a law enforcement officer."According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 11, around 10:30 p.m., police were transporting Michalak back to his home after he was released from custody in connection with an earlier incident.
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin man is accused of threatening police officers -- an incident that began when officers were taking him home upon his release from custody.Robert Michalak, 51, faces two counts of "threat to a law enforcement officer."According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 11, around 10:30 p.m., police were transporting Michalak back to his home after he was released from custody in connection with an earlier incident.
Man accused of making a bomb scare at Franklin Walmart pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Aaron Ziehr pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to one count of making a bomb scare.The charge against Ziehr was filed after a September incident in which Ziehr indicated he had a bomb strapped to his chest at the Walmart in Franklin.
MILWAUKEE -- Aaron Ziehr pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to one count of making a bomb scare.The charge against Ziehr was filed after a September incident in which Ziehr indicated he had a bomb strapped to his chest at the Walmart in Franklin.
Police: Man arrested after report of suicide bomber near Franklin Walmart
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 20-year-old man is now in custody after a report of a suicidal subject with a bomb vest attached to his chest near the Franklin Walmart late Tuesday, Sept. 25.Officials say West Allis police arrested the 20-year-old shortly before 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 20-year-old man is now in custody after a report of a suicidal subject with a bomb vest attached to his chest near the Franklin Walmart late Tuesday, Sept. 25.Officials say West Allis police arrested the 20-year-old shortly before 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Walmart in Franklin evacuated amid report of suicidal man wearing bomb vest
FRANKLIN -- FOX6 News was on the scene of a police investigation at the Walmart in Franklin Tuesday night, Sept. 25 -- where an employee told FOX6's Suzanne Spencer everyone was ordered to get out of the store, but did not say why.
FRANKLIN -- FOX6 News was on the scene of a police investigation at the Walmart in Franklin Tuesday night, Sept. 25 -- where an employee told FOX6's Suzanne Spencer everyone was ordered to get out of the store, but did not say why.