Family located: Mequon police identify man who is unable to communicate
MEQUON -- Mequon police on Wednesday, March 20 asked for the public's assistance identifying a man unable to communicate.
MEQUON -- Mequon police on Wednesday, March 20 asked for the public's assistance identifying a man unable to communicate.
Man arrested for OWI, 5 rescued after vehicle went into water in Saukville
SAUKVILLE, Wis. -- A 36-year-old man was arrested for OWI after a water rescue incident in Saukville Saturday night, March 16.Police said around 9:42 p.m., officers responded to the area near County Highway W, just north of State Highway 33 for the report of a vehicle in the water.An investigation revealed a driver disregarded multiple "road closed" signs and was almost completely submerged.With help from the Saukville Fire Department, Grafton Fire Department, Port Washington Fire Department, Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office and Washington County Sheriff's Department, all five of the vehicle's occupants were rescued.Four of the occupants were transported to a hospital and treated for hypothermia.The driver, a 36-year-old man from Dalton, Wis., was arrested for OWI, causing injury, violation of probation and an active arrant.Fire officials told FOX6 News the fifth person was located on an island miles away -- with a very low body temperature.
SAUKVILLE, Wis. -- A 36-year-old man was arrested for OWI after a water rescue incident in Saukville Saturday night, March 16.Police said around 9:42 p.m., officers responded to the area near County Highway W, just north of State Highway 33 for the report of a vehicle in the water.An investigation revealed a driver disregarded multiple "road closed" signs and was almost completely submerged.With help from the Saukville Fire Department, Grafton Fire Department, Port Washington Fire Department, Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office and Washington County Sheriff's Department, all five of the vehicle's occupants were rescued.Four of the occupants were transported to a hospital and treated for hypothermia.The driver, a 36-year-old man from Dalton, Wis., was arrested for OWI, causing injury, violation of probation and an active arrant.Fire officials told FOX6 News the fifth person was located on an island miles away -- with a very low body temperature.
Driver cited after MCSO squad hit at scene of crash on I-43 in Ozaukee Co.; 2 deputies hurt
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Two deputies were hurt when their squad was hit by a vehicle at the scene of a separate crash on I-43 southbound at Port Washington Road on Sunday morning, Feb. 17.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Two deputies were hurt when their squad was hit by a vehicle at the scene of a separate crash on I-43 southbound at Port Washington Road on Sunday morning, Feb. 17.
Ozaukee County sheriff: Saukville squad crash remains under investigation
SAUKVILLE -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a Saukville police squad was involved in a crash on Saturday evening, Feb. 2.
SAUKVILLE -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a Saukville police squad was involved in a crash on Saturday evening, Feb. 2.
Saukville squad crash injures 2 officers, another driver
SAUKVILLE -- Two officers and another person are hurt following a crash involving a Saukville police squad on Saturday evening, Feb. 2.Officials say shortly before 6 p.m., police were heading out to respond to a domestic violence incident, when they got into a crash at the intersection of Highway 33 and North Riverside Drive.PHOTO GALLERYTwo Saukville police officers inside the squad, as well as the driver of the other vehicle, were transported to Aurora Medical Center for treatment and evaluation.The crash is being investigated by the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
SAUKVILLE -- Two officers and another person are hurt following a crash involving a Saukville police squad on Saturday evening, Feb. 2.Officials say shortly before 6 p.m., police were heading out to respond to a domestic violence incident, when they got into a crash at the intersection of Highway 33 and North Riverside Drive.PHOTO GALLERYTwo Saukville police officers inside the squad, as well as the driver of the other vehicle, were transported to Aurora Medical Center for treatment and evaluation.The crash is being investigated by the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
'Busy morning:' Deep freeze creates black ice, dangerous conditions across SE Wisconsin
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The deep freeze after another snowstorm kept first responders busy Tuesday, Jan. 28 -- ahead of a wind chill advisory set to take effect Tuesday evening, through Thursday at noon.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The deep freeze after another snowstorm kept first responders busy Tuesday, Jan. 28 -- ahead of a wind chill advisory set to take effect Tuesday evening, through Thursday at noon.
27-year-old man dies after striking back of semi in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A 27-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois died Friday morning, Jan. 11 in a crash involving a semi in Ozaukee County.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A 27-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois died Friday morning, Jan. 11 in a crash involving a semi in Ozaukee County.
'Complete loss:' Semi truck fire shuts down portion of I-43 in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A portion of I-43 was shut down in Ozaukee County Wednesday night, Jan. 9 due to a semi truck fire.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A portion of I-43 was shut down in Ozaukee County Wednesday night, Jan. 9 due to a semi truck fire.
Convicted sex offender to live in home on Highland Drive in Port Washington upon release Jan. 1
PORT WASHINGTON -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, Dec. 30 alerted the public to the release of a convicted sex offender -- who will be living at a home on Highland Drive near Wisconsin Street in Port Washington upon his release on Jan. 1.According to sheriff's officials, John Favel, 34, was convicted in 2003 for repeated acts of sexual assault of a child and second degree sexual assault of a child.
PORT WASHINGTON -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, Dec. 30 alerted the public to the release of a convicted sex offender -- who will be living at a home on Highland Drive near Wisconsin Street in Port Washington upon his release on Jan. 1.According to sheriff's officials, John Favel, 34, was convicted in 2003 for repeated acts of sexual assault of a child and second degree sexual assault of a child.
Grafton officials respond to fire at 4-unit apartment complex; no injuries
GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County fire officials were called to the scene of an apartment fire in Grafton Thursday night, Dec. 6.
GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County fire officials were called to the scene of an apartment fire in Grafton Thursday night, Dec. 6.
Man arrested with guns, drugs in Homestead parking lot pleads guilty
MEQUON -- One of two Sturgeon Bay men arrested in February for possession of narcotics and firearms, including three assault rifles on the campus of Homestead High School has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Benjamin Krohn, 20, on Thursday, Sept. 13 pleaded guilty to three charges, one felony and two misdemeanors: carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of THC.
MEQUON -- One of two Sturgeon Bay men arrested in February for possession of narcotics and firearms, including three assault rifles on the campus of Homestead High School has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Benjamin Krohn, 20, on Thursday, Sept. 13 pleaded guilty to three charges, one felony and two misdemeanors: carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of THC.
5 seriously hurt in crash on I-43 northbound at WIS 60 in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTUY -- All northbound lanes were temporarily closed on I-43 at WIS 60 Thursday, Sept. 6 due to a crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).WisDOT announced the lanes were reopened shortly before 1:30 p.m.Grafton fire officials said the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. and five people were hurt.
OZAUKEE COUNTUY -- All northbound lanes were temporarily closed on I-43 at WIS 60 Thursday, Sept. 6 due to a crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).WisDOT announced the lanes were reopened shortly before 1:30 p.m.Grafton fire officials said the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. and five people were hurt.
Body of man recovered in Door County is missing swimmer from Harrington Beach State Park
DOOR COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday, Sept. 4 that the body of a man recovered from Whitefish Dunes State Park in Door County on Sunday is that of 34-year-old Ahmad Zahi Adl.
DOOR COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday, Sept. 4 that the body of a man recovered from Whitefish Dunes State Park in Door County on Sunday is that of 34-year-old Ahmad Zahi Adl.
Sheriff's officials search Cedar Creek in Grafton amid report of body floating; no one found
GRAFTON -- A search was conducted in the Town of Grafton in Ozaukee County Tuesday, Aug. 28 after a citizen reported seeing what appeared to be a body floating in Cedar Creek.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Sheriff's officials said no reports were received regarding a missing person -- but the search was conducted due to the nature of the report.No one was located.
GRAFTON -- A search was conducted in the Town of Grafton in Ozaukee County Tuesday, Aug. 28 after a citizen reported seeing what appeared to be a body floating in Cedar Creek.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Sheriff's officials said no reports were received regarding a missing person -- but the search was conducted due to the nature of the report.No one was located.
Port Washington man dies at scene of motorcycle crash on I-43 northbound in Mequon
MEQUON -- A 62-year-old Port Washington man died in a motorcycle crash in Mequon on Monday, Aug. 13.It happened around 6:15 p.m. on I-43 northbound near Highland Road.Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said witnesses saw the motorcycle traveling on the shoulder of I-43 northbound, where the operator lost control and struck an embankment.The victim has been identified as Michael Fosco.
MEQUON -- A 62-year-old Port Washington man died in a motorcycle crash in Mequon on Monday, Aug. 13.It happened around 6:15 p.m. on I-43 northbound near Highland Road.Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said witnesses saw the motorcycle traveling on the shoulder of I-43 northbound, where the operator lost control and struck an embankment.The victim has been identified as Michael Fosco.
Developing: Investigation underway after crash involving city vehicle in Mequon; no serious injuries
MEQUON -- First responders were called out to a crash in Mequon involving a city vehicle.It happened around 3 p.m. Monday, July 30 near Donges Bay and Cedarburg Road.We're told a City of Mequon vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle.The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.There were some injuries, but we're told they aren't serious.
MEQUON -- First responders were called out to a crash in Mequon involving a city vehicle.It happened around 3 p.m. Monday, July 30 near Donges Bay and Cedarburg Road.We're told a City of Mequon vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle.The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.There were some injuries, but we're told they aren't serious.
