Illinois man dies after his motorcycle collides with another
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 57-year-old McHenry, Illinois man died from injuries suffered after a motorcycle crash in the Town of Lyons on Saturday afternoon, October 15th.Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Lyons Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle crash on South Road approximately 3/10 of a mile north of Highway 50.
"We have to try to heal:" Maria Hamilton, mother of Dontre, one of several moms to speak at DNC
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- The Democratic National Convention begins Monday, July 25th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- and a key message Democrats will likely emphasize will hit close to home among voters here in Wisconsin.Officer-involved shootings in southeastern Wisconsin are sparking increasing outrage in the community.On Saturday, July 23rd, protesters marched through Mayfair Mall following the shooting death of Jay Anderson.
Use of force justified: Video shows moments before, after officer-involved shooting in East Troy
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A drug sting, a car chase, and a young man from Milwaukee dead.
Walworth Co. DA rules deputy who fired weapon, killing Christopher Davis in East Troy justified
WALWORTH COUNTY -- An investigation into the officer-involved shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Roma's Restaurant in East Troy in Walworth County in February has been completed, and the Walworth County Sheriff's deputy who discharged his weapon, killing 21-year-old Christopher Davis of Milwaukee has been restored to full duty.
Darien man arrested after posting photo to Facebook, allegedly threatening to kill officers
DELAVAN -- A Walworth County man was arrested after investigators say he made threats to law enforcement officials on Facebook.Delavan police say the 34-year-old Darien man posted a photo of himself holding a military-style assault rifle.Police say he commented -- saying he wanted to use it to kill officers.
New information shows what investigators now believe led to fatal crash in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office released new information about what led to a crash that killed four people in Sharon Township just before noon on Saturday, May 28th.At this point, officials with the Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit say it now appears an SUV driven by an Illinois woman failed to stop at the stop sign on Townhall Road as it was eastbound.
Intersection where four killed in crash in Walworth County will be the focus of a study
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office say the intersection near Highway K at Town Hall Road in the Township of Sharon in Walworth County will be the focus of a study after four people were killed and four people were hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened on Saturday, May 28th.That study is something that is done by the Walworth County Highway Safety Commission after every fatal crash.
Two of four people killed in crash in Walworth County have been officially identified: "It's so sad"
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office have officially identified two of the four people who were killed in a crash involving three vehicles that happened on Saturday, May 28th.
Four killed, four hurt after three-vehicle crash in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County officials say four people were killed and four people were injured following a three-vehicle accident involving a semi that happened near Highway K and Town Hall Road in Sharon Township.The accident happened around 11:45 a.m.
Coalition for Justice supports family of Christopher Davis, shot by Walworth Co. Sheriff's deputy
MILWAUKEE -- The Coalition for Justice has come out in support of the family of a man shot and killed by a Walworth County Sheriff's deputy in February.
DA: Town of Geneva officers' use of deadly force justified in January 8th officer-involved shooting
TOWN OF GENEVA -- Officials with the Town of Geneva Police Department said Wednesday, May 11th Officer Eric Anderson and Officer Jason Sweeney will be returning to full duty, as the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened on January 8th has been completed.
20 years in prison for Delavan man accused in May 2014 fatal stabbing incident
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A Delavan man convicted in connection with a fatal stabbing that happened in May of 2014 has been sentenced to prison.
70-year-old Lake Geneva man critically hurt, flown to the hospital after crash in Walworth Co.
TOWN OF LYONS -- One person was critically hurt in a crash involving an SUV and a U-Haul truck that happened on Saturday afternoon, March 19th in the Town of Lyons in Walworth County.It happened shortly before 12:30 p.m.Upon the arrival of deputies at the scene, it was determined that the SUV, headed westbound on State Highway 36, had crossed the double, yellow center line -- striking the U-Haul truck.The 70-year-old driver of the SUV, Philip Carney Jr.
Two men arrested after meth lab found in home in Village of Genoa City
GENOA CITY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say two men were arrested after a methamphetamine manufacturing operation was discovered in the Village of Genoa City.The Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit assisted Genoa City Police Department with an investigation on Sunday, March 13th.During the course of the investigation, a methamphetamine manufacturing operation was discovered at 1201 County Highway H, in apartments 202 and 204.A 19-year-old man was arrested on felony charges of possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine waste.A 35-year-old man was arrested on felony charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine waste.
Walworth County sheriff's deputies revive opiate overdose victim
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says deputies were able to use Naloxone (Narcan) to revive an opiate overdose victim on Saturday, March 5th.Deputies were dispatched to a home in the Town of Spring Prairie around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Latest: Officials identify deputy who discharged firearm in East Troy
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office identified on Monday, February 29th the deputy who discharged his firearm while assisting the Village of East Troy Police Department with a drug investigation last week.
Walworth Co. Sheriff: One dead, two in custody after officer-involved shooting
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 21-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in East Troy on Wednesday evening, February 24th, which preceded a pursuit that ended in a crash and a search for suspects in Muskego.
Update: Todd Wiese makes initial appearance on multiple criminal charges
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A Delavan police lieutenant charged with strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct made his initial appearance in court on Friday, February 19th.The charges stem from an incident that happened at Wiese's home early on Saturday, December 19th.
Beloit driver killed after striking power pole in Town of Whitewater
TOWN OF WHITEWATER -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened in the Town of Whitewater on Thursday evening, February 4th.Officials say a driver of the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and struck a power pole on State Highway 59 shortly after 9 p.m.The driver has been identified as Truley Unique Roberson, 24 years old, of Beloit.
Third victim dies: Man passes away after crash in Walworth Co., hours before girlfriend's funeral
WALWORTH COUNTY -- FOX6 News has learned a third person has passed away following a crash involving two vehicles that happened on Saturday night, January 23rd in Walworth County.Walworth County Sheriff's officials confirmed for FOX6 News 50-year-old David Laur of Glendale passed away on Thursday morning, January 28th at a hospital in Oconomowoc -- just an hour before his girlfriend's funeral.