39-year-old Grafton man dies after single-vehicle crash in Cedarburg
CEDARBURG -- A 39-year-old man from the Town of Grafton died after an accident Monday night, Nov. 4 in the Town of Cedarburg.
CEDARBURG -- A 39-year-old man from the Town of Grafton died after an accident Monday night, Nov. 4 in the Town of Cedarburg.
Cold case solved: Killer in 1984 Ozaukee County homicide ID'd through 'genetic genealogy'
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A 1984 cold case homicide just south of Saukville is finally solved thanks to an emerging area of forensic science.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A 1984 cold case homicide just south of Saukville is finally solved thanks to an emerging area of forensic science.
Inattentive driving: Man suffered serious injuries in crash involving semi on I-43 NB in Mequon
MEQUON -- A driver suffered serious injuries in a crash on I-43 northbound, one mile south of Pioneer Road in Mequon Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10.It happened around 2 p.m., and involved a semi and an F-650 utility truck.Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said the semi was rear-ended by the utility truck on the shoulder of I-43 northbound.Sheriff's officials said the driver of the semi, a man, 61, from Polo, Illinois, was slowing due to traffic congestion from an unrelated crash, and pulled to the shoulder.The driver of the utility truck, a man, 45, from Racine, failed to notice the slowing traffic and was unable to stop in time, so he pulled over the shoulder, where he struck the semi.The F-650 came to rest in the ditch.The driver of the utility truck was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.The right lane of I-43 northbound was closed as a result of the crash -- causing big backups into rush hour.Sheriff's officials said the driver of the utility truck would be cited for inattentive driving.PHOTO GALLERY
MEQUON -- A driver suffered serious injuries in a crash on I-43 northbound, one mile south of Pioneer Road in Mequon Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10.It happened around 2 p.m., and involved a semi and an F-650 utility truck.Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said the semi was rear-ended by the utility truck on the shoulder of I-43 northbound.Sheriff's officials said the driver of the semi, a man, 61, from Polo, Illinois, was slowing due to traffic congestion from an unrelated crash, and pulled to the shoulder.The driver of the utility truck, a man, 45, from Racine, failed to notice the slowing traffic and was unable to stop in time, so he pulled over the shoulder, where he struck the semi.The F-650 came to rest in the ditch.The driver of the utility truck was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.The right lane of I-43 northbound was closed as a result of the crash -- causing big backups into rush hour.Sheriff's officials said the driver of the utility truck would be cited for inattentive driving.PHOTO GALLERY
TV production company donates $10K to Ozaukee County K-9 program: 'We knew they'd put it to good use'
PORT WASHINGTON -- A Los Angeles-based production company has spent almost a year shadowing deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
PORT WASHINGTON -- A Los Angeles-based production company has spent almost a year shadowing deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
57-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Saukville
SAUKVILLE -- A 57-year-old man, identified as Stephen Peppa of Barrington, Illinois, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Saukville early Monday, Aug. 26.Around 2 a.m., the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on County Highway I and State Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville.A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was travelling northbound on County Highway I, approaching the State Highway 33 intersection.
SAUKVILLE -- A 57-year-old man, identified as Stephen Peppa of Barrington, Illinois, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Saukville early Monday, Aug. 26.Around 2 a.m., the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on County Highway I and State Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville.A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was travelling northbound on County Highway I, approaching the State Highway 33 intersection.
'Wonderful experience that I'll never forget:' Months before retirement, sheriff's deputy delivers baby
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- An Ozaukee County deputy made a special delivery on Sunday, Aug. 18 -- helping to bring a baby boy into the world at a family's home in Fredonia."I was happy he was there," said Brianna Hackbarth. "I remember feeling like, 'Oh my God.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- An Ozaukee County deputy made a special delivery on Sunday, Aug. 18 -- helping to bring a baby boy into the world at a family's home in Fredonia."I was happy he was there," said Brianna Hackbarth. "I remember feeling like, 'Oh my God.
Ozaukee County officials respond to SUV involved in crash in Port Washington
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Authorities responded to what appears to be a terrible crash in Ozaukee County on Saturday, July 20.A viewer shared photos with FOX6 News, showing the crash on Mink Ranch Road in Port Washington.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Authorities responded to what appears to be a terrible crash in Ozaukee County on Saturday, July 20.A viewer shared photos with FOX6 News, showing the crash on Mink Ranch Road in Port Washington.
Mequon man cited for failing to stop at stop sign after crash that killed Cedarburg man
CEDARBURG -- A Mequon man was cited after a Cedarburg man, 56, who died after a crash in the Town of Cedarburg on Wednesday, July 3.Adam Gertz, 19, received a citation for failing to stop at a stop sign, causing death.A court appearance was scheduled for Aug. 8.The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Granville Road and Washington Avenue.
CEDARBURG -- A Mequon man was cited after a Cedarburg man, 56, who died after a crash in the Town of Cedarburg on Wednesday, July 3.Adam Gertz, 19, received a citation for failing to stop at a stop sign, causing death.A court appearance was scheduled for Aug. 8.The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Granville Road and Washington Avenue.
3 hurt following multi-vehicle crash in Cedarburg
CEDARBURG -- Three people are hurt after a car blew through a stop sign and hit a second car.
CEDARBURG -- Three people are hurt after a car blew through a stop sign and hit a second car.
No injuries in semi fire that shut down I-43 NB at Pioneer Road in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- There were no injuries Friday, June 7 in connection with a semi fire that shut down I-43 northbound at Pioneer Road in Ozaukee County.It happened around 12:45 p.m.Firefighters with the Grafton Fire Department were called out to I-43 northbound at Lakefield Road.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- There were no injuries Friday, June 7 in connection with a semi fire that shut down I-43 northbound at Pioneer Road in Ozaukee County.It happened around 12:45 p.m.Firefighters with the Grafton Fire Department were called out to I-43 northbound at Lakefield Road.
Sheriff: Woman treated and released after jumping from moving vehicle in Grafton
GRAFTON -- A woman, 23, was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life Sunday, June 2 after Ozaukee County sheriff's officials said she jumped out of a moving vehicle in an apparent suicide attempt.Sheriff's officials said a woman, 29, who was driving, was unable to hold onto the other woman.Several drivers stopped at the scene to render aid to the victim, who was taken to the hospital.I-43 northbound and southbound were closed at WIS 60 as of about 7:45 p.m. Sunday as a result of this incident.Both women involved were from Sheboygan.The victim was treated and released from Froedtert Hospital, sheriff's officials said in an update Monday, June 3.
GRAFTON -- A woman, 23, was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life Sunday, June 2 after Ozaukee County sheriff's officials said she jumped out of a moving vehicle in an apparent suicide attempt.Sheriff's officials said a woman, 29, who was driving, was unable to hold onto the other woman.Several drivers stopped at the scene to render aid to the victim, who was taken to the hospital.I-43 northbound and southbound were closed at WIS 60 as of about 7:45 p.m. Sunday as a result of this incident.Both women involved were from Sheboygan.The victim was treated and released from Froedtert Hospital, sheriff's officials said in an update Monday, June 3.
Ozaukee Co. Sheriff's Office investigating attempted child abduction in Village of Belgium
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in the Village of Belgium.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in the Village of Belgium.
Ozaukee Co. officials respond to fire near Milwaukee River in Saukville
SAUKVILLE -- Ozaukee County officials responded to a fire at a home in Saukville Thursday afternoon, March 28.It happened on Clay Street, which is right near Highway 33 and the Milwaukee River.
SAUKVILLE -- Ozaukee County officials responded to a fire at a home in Saukville Thursday afternoon, March 28.It happened on Clay Street, which is right near Highway 33 and the Milwaukee River.
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.