Officials: 81-year-old Illinois man dies after rollover crash on rural Walworth County road
TOWN OF LYONS -- An 81-year-old Illinois man died following a single-vehicle rollover crash in the Town of Lyons in Walworth County on Monday, July 22.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office indicated the rollover crash happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday on Highway 12 near Highway 50.
TOWN OF LYONS -- An 81-year-old Illinois man died following a single-vehicle rollover crash in the Town of Lyons in Walworth County on Monday, July 22.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office indicated the rollover crash happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday on Highway 12 near Highway 50.
'Scary situation:' Arrest made after homeowners approached by suspicious individuals who 'ran out of gas'
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Feb. 25 shared information on a case they called a great example of "see something, say something" in action.A citizen took to Facebook, writing that two individuals approached her home in the middle of the night -- telling her and her husband that they ran out of gas and were stuck in their driveway.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Feb. 25 shared information on a case they called a great example of "see something, say something" in action.A citizen took to Facebook, writing that two individuals approached her home in the middle of the night -- telling her and her husband that they ran out of gas and were stuck in their driveway.
Walworth County deputy cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting of Sean Dutcher
ELKHORN -- A Walworth County deputy has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the officer-involved shooting of a man in Elkhorn on Oct. 18, 2018.
ELKHORN -- A Walworth County deputy has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the officer-involved shooting of a man in Elkhorn on Oct. 18, 2018.
Officials ID deputy who fatally shot man in Elkhorn
ELKHORN — Authorities have released the name of the Walworth County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man in Elkhorn.Officials say 28-year-old Peter Wisnefsky fired at 38-year-old Sean Dutcher on Thursday when Dutcher drove toward Wisnefsky after a chase.Wisnefsky has been with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office since February 2016.
ELKHORN — Authorities have released the name of the Walworth County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man in Elkhorn.Officials say 28-year-old Peter Wisnefsky fired at 38-year-old Sean Dutcher on Thursday when Dutcher drove toward Wisnefsky after a chase.Wisnefsky has been with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office since February 2016.
Beware: Walworth County sheriff warns residents of telephone scam
ELKHORN -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a telephone scam.Officials say a caller posing as a deputy sheriff makes telephone contact with the potential victim and demands payment for an outstanding arrest warrant.
ELKHORN -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a telephone scam.Officials say a caller posing as a deputy sheriff makes telephone contact with the potential victim and demands payment for an outstanding arrest warrant.
Mississippi man arrested in connection with sexual assault in Elkhorn
ELKHORN -- Elkhorn police announced Tuesday, Sept. 4 an arrest has been made after a woman was sexually assaulted and seriously hurt while leaving work on Aug. 28.
ELKHORN -- Elkhorn police announced Tuesday, Sept. 4 an arrest has been made after a woman was sexually assaulted and seriously hurt while leaving work on Aug. 28.
'Toxic to breathe:' Ammonia leak isn't 1st occasion where Birds Eye has come under OSHA scrutiny
DARIEN -- Three people were hospitalized after an ammonia leak Sunday, July 29 at the Birds Eye plant in Darien -- and this is not the first time the plant has come under scrutiny from federal regulators.Walworth County sheriff's officials said Sunday night, the Racine Hazardous Materials Team concluded ventilation at the site wasn't complete and would require more time to reduce the ammonia contamination to a safe level.By 2:30 a.m. Monay, the hazmat technicians notified the Birds Eye administration on scene that the building was at an acceptable level and could be turned over to them.
DARIEN -- Three people were hospitalized after an ammonia leak Sunday, July 29 at the Birds Eye plant in Darien -- and this is not the first time the plant has come under scrutiny from federal regulators.Walworth County sheriff's officials said Sunday night, the Racine Hazardous Materials Team concluded ventilation at the site wasn't complete and would require more time to reduce the ammonia contamination to a safe level.By 2:30 a.m. Monay, the hazmat technicians notified the Birds Eye administration on scene that the building was at an acceptable level and could be turned over to them.
15 employees taken to hospital following ammonia leak at Birds Eye Foods in Darien
DARIEN -- Fifteen employees were taken to the hospital after an ammonia leak early Sunday, July 29 at Birds Eye Foods in Darien.
DARIEN -- Fifteen employees were taken to the hospital after an ammonia leak early Sunday, July 29 at Birds Eye Foods in Darien.
Officials identify 14-year-old Milwaukee boy who drowned on Peters Lake in Town of Troy
EAST TROY -- Walworth County sheriff's officials on Monday, June 25 released the identity of the 14-year-old boy who drowned on Peters Lake in the Town of Troy on Sunday, June 24.
EAST TROY -- Walworth County sheriff's officials on Monday, June 25 released the identity of the 14-year-old boy who drowned on Peters Lake in the Town of Troy on Sunday, June 24.
2 dead, 2 injured following head-on crash in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Two people are dead and two others were taken to the hospital following a head-on crash in Walworth County on Tuesday, May 29.Walworth County Sheriff's deputies were called out the area of Highway 12/67 just south of Sterlingworth Drive in the Town of LaGrange around 4:30 p.m.Upon arrival, Walworth County Sheriff’s deputies along with fire and rescue units found two cars with severe damage.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Two people are dead and two others were taken to the hospital following a head-on crash in Walworth County on Tuesday, May 29.Walworth County Sheriff's deputies were called out the area of Highway 12/67 just south of Sterlingworth Drive in the Town of LaGrange around 4:30 p.m.Upon arrival, Walworth County Sheriff’s deputies along with fire and rescue units found two cars with severe damage.
Janesville man, 40, dies at hospital after crash involving two vehicles at Walworth/Rock County line
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A Janesville man, 40, died at the hospital after a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 11/Highway 14 and Highway C/Highway M at the Walworth/Rock County line.It happened Wednesday, March 28, shortly before 9 a.m.Sheriff's officials said when deputies arrived along with fire and rescue units, two vehicles were found with severe damage at the scene.A preliminary investigation has revealed a gray 2003 Chevy van was eastbound on Highway 11/14 when it was struck in the driver’s side by a 2014 black Jeep.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A Janesville man, 40, died at the hospital after a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 11/Highway 14 and Highway C/Highway M at the Walworth/Rock County line.It happened Wednesday, March 28, shortly before 9 a.m.Sheriff's officials said when deputies arrived along with fire and rescue units, two vehicles were found with severe damage at the scene.A preliminary investigation has revealed a gray 2003 Chevy van was eastbound on Highway 11/14 when it was struck in the driver’s side by a 2014 black Jeep.
Illegal strip search: Waukesha County deputy charged after retrieving marijuana from inmate at jail
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of conducting an illegal strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.It happened on Nov. 19, 2017 -- and the charge is misdemeanor "illegal strip search," filed against Deputy Jeffrey Haren.The victim is an inmate, who is currently 23 years old.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office led the investigation in this case.According to a criminal complaint, in December of 2017, a Walworth County sheriff's captain spoke with Deputy Haren regarding Haren's interactions with the inmate in the booking room at the Waukesha County Jail on Nov. 19, 2017 around 3 a.m.Deputy Haren stated that the inmate and two other males had been arrested and were entering the booking room when Haren smelled an odor of marijuana.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of conducting an illegal strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.It happened on Nov. 19, 2017 -- and the charge is misdemeanor "illegal strip search," filed against Deputy Jeffrey Haren.The victim is an inmate, who is currently 23 years old.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office led the investigation in this case.According to a criminal complaint, in December of 2017, a Walworth County sheriff's captain spoke with Deputy Haren regarding Haren's interactions with the inmate in the booking room at the Waukesha County Jail on Nov. 19, 2017 around 3 a.m.Deputy Haren stated that the inmate and two other males had been arrested and were entering the booking room when Haren smelled an odor of marijuana.
Walworth County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal fire in Town of Spring Prairie
TOWN OF SPRING PRAIRIE -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal fire that happened in the Town of Spring Prairie on Friday morning, Feb. 23.First responders were dispatched to a home on State Highway 120 around 8:30a.m.
TOWN OF SPRING PRAIRIE -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal fire that happened in the Town of Spring Prairie on Friday morning, Feb. 23.First responders were dispatched to a home on State Highway 120 around 8:30a.m.
Walworth County Drug Unit arrests more than a dozen, recovers cocaine and marijuana in drug bust
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Drug Unit arrested more than a dozen people in connection to the distribution of cocaine and marijuana.The drug unit served six search warrants in the past ten days; three residences in the City of Delavan, two residences in the Town of Darien and the Vegas Gentlemen's Club in the Town of Darien.Recovered from the search warrants was cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, drug paraphernalia and other items used to distribute illegal drugs.The Walworth County Drug Unit was assisted during the investigations by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, DEA-Milwaukee, City of Lake Geneva Police, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police, City of Delavan Police and the City of Whitewater Police.The following people have been arrested and are facing the noted charges:April A.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Drug Unit arrested more than a dozen people in connection to the distribution of cocaine and marijuana.The drug unit served six search warrants in the past ten days; three residences in the City of Delavan, two residences in the Town of Darien and the Vegas Gentlemen's Club in the Town of Darien.Recovered from the search warrants was cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, drug paraphernalia and other items used to distribute illegal drugs.The Walworth County Drug Unit was assisted during the investigations by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, DEA-Milwaukee, City of Lake Geneva Police, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police, City of Delavan Police and the City of Whitewater Police.The following people have been arrested and are facing the noted charges:April A.
No one hurt in 3-alarm fire in Whitewater; home believed a total loss
WHITEWATER -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office said a home in Whitewater appears to be a total loss after a three-alarm fire Wednesday, Jan. 31.It happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story home on Grand View Dr.
WHITEWATER -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office said a home in Whitewater appears to be a total loss after a three-alarm fire Wednesday, Jan. 31.It happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story home on Grand View Dr.
24-year-old Elkhorn man dies after rolling vehicle, hitting trees in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 24-year-old Elkhorn man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Dam Road in the Town of Sugar Creek in Walworth County.The crash happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7th.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Jeff Myers of Elkhorn, was driving northbound on Dam Road when he lost control.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 24-year-old Elkhorn man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Dam Road in the Town of Sugar Creek in Walworth County.The crash happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7th.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Jeff Myers of Elkhorn, was driving northbound on Dam Road when he lost control.