37-year-old from Lake Geneva dies following head-on crash in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County officials report a 37-year-old from Lake Geneva, died following a head-on crash that happened on Highway 12 near South Road -- at the Wisconsin/Illinois State line -- in the Village of Genoa City.The crash happened around 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5th.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, a 2014 minivan was traveling east on Highway 12, when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a westbound semi tractor/trailer.Despite lifesaving efforts, the driver of the minivan, 37-year-old Allen Bates of Lake Geneva, was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the semi tractor/trailer, a 49-year-old from Wyoming, Michigan, was not injured in the crash.The crash remains under investigation by the Walworth County Sheriff's Office Crash Investigation Unit.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County officials report a 37-year-old from Lake Geneva, died following a head-on crash that happened on Highway 12 near South Road -- at the Wisconsin/Illinois State line -- in the Village of Genoa City.The crash happened around 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5th.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, a 2014 minivan was traveling east on Highway 12, when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a westbound semi tractor/trailer.Despite lifesaving efforts, the driver of the minivan, 37-year-old Allen Bates of Lake Geneva, was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the semi tractor/trailer, a 49-year-old from Wyoming, Michigan, was not injured in the crash.The crash remains under investigation by the Walworth County Sheriff's Office Crash Investigation Unit.
Prosecutors: Nearly a dozen explosives found after wild ride in Walworth County
BLOOMFIELD -- Formal charges have been filed against a man who's accused in connection with a wild ride that included explosives and a gun.
BLOOMFIELD -- Formal charges have been filed against a man who's accused in connection with a wild ride that included explosives and a gun.
Witness: Man throws explosives out truck window in Walworth Co., fires gun
BLOOMFIELD -- There was a heavy police presence in Bloomfield in Walworth County Tuesday night, November 21st, which is just south of Lake Geneva.Around 5:30 p.m., the Bloomfield Police Department, assisted by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake Geneva Police Department responded to the area of County Highway H and Highway 120 for a disorderly male subject.Police say a 46-year-old man from Lake Geneva was operating a vehicle recklessly in a gravel parking lot.
BLOOMFIELD -- There was a heavy police presence in Bloomfield in Walworth County Tuesday night, November 21st, which is just south of Lake Geneva.Around 5:30 p.m., the Bloomfield Police Department, assisted by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake Geneva Police Department responded to the area of County Highway H and Highway 120 for a disorderly male subject.Police say a 46-year-old man from Lake Geneva was operating a vehicle recklessly in a gravel parking lot.
Janesville man killed, 1 other injured in head-on collision in Town of Whitewater
WHITEWATER -- A 28-year-old Janesville man was killed in a head-on collision with a pickup truck in the Town of Whitewater on Sunday afternoon, November 12th.
WHITEWATER -- A 28-year-old Janesville man was killed in a head-on collision with a pickup truck in the Town of Whitewater on Sunday afternoon, November 12th.
Vegas Gentlemen's Club burglary suspect in custody
WALWORTH COUNTY — The woman who is accused of breaking into a Walworth County strip club is in custody.On October 7th, video surveillance caught the 18-year-old Delavan woman at the Vegas Gentlemen’s Club located on Highway 14 in the Town of Darien.The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Delavan Police Department arrested the suspect on Thursday, October 26th.
WALWORTH COUNTY — The woman who is accused of breaking into a Walworth County strip club is in custody.On October 7th, video surveillance caught the 18-year-old Delavan woman at the Vegas Gentlemen’s Club located on Highway 14 in the Town of Darien.The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Delavan Police Department arrested the suspect on Thursday, October 26th.
Arrested: Vegas Gentlemen's Club burglary suspect identified
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A woman accused of breaking into a Walworth County strip club has been arrested.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A woman accused of breaking into a Walworth County strip club has been arrested.
Caught on camera: Officials seek help to ID suspect in burglary of gentleman's club
TOWN OF DARIEN -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that occurred during the morning of Saturday, October 7th at the Vegas Gentlemen's Club located on Highway 14 in the Town of Darien.Video surveillance of the incident shows a female subject being involved and the vehicle she was operating appears to be a green Toyota.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information regarding this burglary, or is able to identify the suspect, is asked to contact Detective Mike Banaszynski at 262-741-4428 or email at mbanaszy@co.walworth.wi.us.If persons with information would like to remain anonymous they can submit the information by calling 262-723-COPS (2677) or by visiting p3tips.com.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
TOWN OF DARIEN -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that occurred during the morning of Saturday, October 7th at the Vegas Gentlemen's Club located on Highway 14 in the Town of Darien.Video surveillance of the incident shows a female subject being involved and the vehicle she was operating appears to be a green Toyota.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information regarding this burglary, or is able to identify the suspect, is asked to contact Detective Mike Banaszynski at 262-741-4428 or email at mbanaszy@co.walworth.wi.us.If persons with information would like to remain anonymous they can submit the information by calling 262-723-COPS (2677) or by visiting p3tips.com.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
2 dead, 1 injured after driver crosses center line; strikes vehicle head-on in Walworth Co.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Two people have died following a two-vehicle, head-on crash in Walworth County on Friday, October 6th.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office was notified of a crash on Highway 12/67 near Highway ES in the Town of Sugar Creek shortly after 5:00 p.m.Upon arrival, deputies observed two pickup trucks with extensive damage in the middle of the road.The preliminary investigation shows that a silver 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, driven by 24-year-old Eufemio Jimenez Ferrel of Round Lake, Illinois, was southbound on Highway 12/67.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Two people have died following a two-vehicle, head-on crash in Walworth County on Friday, October 6th.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office was notified of a crash on Highway 12/67 near Highway ES in the Town of Sugar Creek shortly after 5:00 p.m.Upon arrival, deputies observed two pickup trucks with extensive damage in the middle of the road.The preliminary investigation shows that a silver 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, driven by 24-year-old Eufemio Jimenez Ferrel of Round Lake, Illinois, was southbound on Highway 12/67.
5 people injured, including 2 children, in two-vehicle crash in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Five people, including two children, were taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon, September 21st following a two-vehicle crash in Walworth County.It happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 14 and Stateline Road in the Town of Walworth.Upon arrival, first responders observed a white Chevy pickup truck near the front of a house on the southeast corner of the intersection with extensive front-end damage.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Five people, including two children, were taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon, September 21st following a two-vehicle crash in Walworth County.It happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 14 and Stateline Road in the Town of Walworth.Upon arrival, first responders observed a white Chevy pickup truck near the front of a house on the southeast corner of the intersection with extensive front-end damage.
Caught on camera: Authorities want to question 2 subjects in attempted burglary
TOWN OF LaGRANGE -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public with the identification of two male subjects wanted in questioning for criminal trespassing and attempted burglary.Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the Town of LaGrange on Friday, August 11th shortly before midnight for a report of a burglary in progress.
TOWN OF LaGRANGE -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public with the identification of two male subjects wanted in questioning for criminal trespassing and attempted burglary.Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the Town of LaGrange on Friday, August 11th shortly before midnight for a report of a burglary in progress.
Janesville man dies after head-on collision with semi in Town of Darien
TOWN OF DARIEN -- A Janesville man died in a head-on crash with a semi in the Town of Darien on Saturday afternoon, July 29th.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says the wreck between the two vehicles happened shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Highway 11/14 just west of Highway 89.Officials say 46-year-old Ryan Phetteplace was eastbound when he went into the westbound lane and struck a semi head on.
TOWN OF DARIEN -- A Janesville man died in a head-on crash with a semi in the Town of Darien on Saturday afternoon, July 29th.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says the wreck between the two vehicles happened shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Highway 11/14 just west of Highway 89.Officials say 46-year-old Ryan Phetteplace was eastbound when he went into the westbound lane and struck a semi head on.
To protect and serve: Walworth County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9 team
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has a new K-9 team.Deputy Josh Adams, and his K-9 partner Klass, recently completed a comprehensive 260-hour course and are now working the streets of Walworth County.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has a new K-9 team.Deputy Josh Adams, and his K-9 partner Klass, recently completed a comprehensive 260-hour course and are now working the streets of Walworth County.
Volunteer Coordination Hotline established in Walworth Co. for those who need help with flood cleanup
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office are offering tips for those cleaning up after severe flooding, and encouraging victims to ensure they're seeking trusted contractors for any needed repair work -- so they don't get scammed, and victimized twice.Before entering any flooded area or structure, ensure that the electric and gas supply is turned off.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office are offering tips for those cleaning up after severe flooding, and encouraging victims to ensure they're seeking trusted contractors for any needed repair work -- so they don't get scammed, and victimized twice.Before entering any flooded area or structure, ensure that the electric and gas supply is turned off.
"All the roads are closed:" Water pours into highways, streets in Walworth Co., making travel difficult
WALWORTH COUNTY -- More heavy rain overnight and into Wednesday, July 12th led to flooding in parts of SE Wisconsin, including in Walworth County, where there were concerns over a dam and numerous flooded roads."It's sketchy.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- More heavy rain overnight and into Wednesday, July 12th led to flooding in parts of SE Wisconsin, including in Walworth County, where there were concerns over a dam and numerous flooded roads."It's sketchy.
67-year-old man dies after 19-year-old driver failed to stop at stop sign in Walworth County
TOWN OF SHARON -- A 67-year-old man died after a 19-year-old driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign in the Town of Sharon in Walworth County.It happened around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 67 and Highway K.Sheriff's officials say an initial investigation revealed a vehicle headed northbound on Highway K, driven by a 19-year-old man from Sharon failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old Sharon woman, which was headed westbound on Highway 67, and had the right-of-way.
TOWN OF SHARON -- A 67-year-old man died after a 19-year-old driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign in the Town of Sharon in Walworth County.It happened around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 67 and Highway K.Sheriff's officials say an initial investigation revealed a vehicle headed northbound on Highway K, driven by a 19-year-old man from Sharon failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old Sharon woman, which was headed westbound on Highway 67, and had the right-of-way.
19-year-old man dies after vehicle slams into tree, rolls over in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 19-year-old man from the Town of Walworth has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning, July 2nd.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the area of W6755 Willow Bend Road around 3:38 a.m.Upon arrival, officials found a silver Chevrolet Silverado on its roof with severe damage and an unresponsive man with severe injuries.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 19-year-old man from the Town of Walworth has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning, July 2nd.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the area of W6755 Willow Bend Road around 3:38 a.m.Upon arrival, officials found a silver Chevrolet Silverado on its roof with severe damage and an unresponsive man with severe injuries.
Walworth County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal crash in LaGrange Township
LaGRANGE TOWNSHIP -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal crash that happened in LaGrange Township on Monday morning, June 5th.Officials say around 6:15 a.m., they received a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of Highway H and Territorial Road.Once they arrived on the scene, emergency personal found two vehicles with extensive damage at that intersection.Officials say their initial investigation revealed a white SUV was eastbound on Territorial Road driven by a 32-year-old Delavan man and failed to stop at the posted stop sign.
LaGRANGE TOWNSHIP -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal crash that happened in LaGrange Township on Monday morning, June 5th.Officials say around 6:15 a.m., they received a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of Highway H and Territorial Road.Once they arrived on the scene, emergency personal found two vehicles with extensive damage at that intersection.Officials say their initial investigation revealed a white SUV was eastbound on Territorial Road driven by a 32-year-old Delavan man and failed to stop at the posted stop sign.
"Everyone's heartbroken:" 3 young men from Burlington killed in 1 of 2 fatal crashes in Walworth Co.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Four people are dead after separate crashes in Walworth County on Sunday, May 28th -- three of them young men from Burlington.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Four people are dead after separate crashes in Walworth County on Sunday, May 28th -- three of them young men from Burlington.
32-year-old Delavan man dies after motorcycle crashes into tree in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 32-year-old motorcyclist was found dead after sheriff's officials say he failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a tree near Sugar Creek Road at Highway H.Officials say the crash happened Monday, April 24th around 11:40 a.m.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, initial investigation revealed 32-year-old Joshua Faber of Delavan, was operating a motorcycle eastbound on Sugar Creek Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Highway H.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 32-year-old motorcyclist was found dead after sheriff's officials say he failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a tree near Sugar Creek Road at Highway H.Officials say the crash happened Monday, April 24th around 11:40 a.m.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, initial investigation revealed 32-year-old Joshua Faber of Delavan, was operating a motorcycle eastbound on Sugar Creek Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Highway H.