Walworth County sheriff's officials seek two in connection with drug activity
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is looking for two subjects in connection with delivery of marijuana and cocaine.Authorities are seeking 25-year-old Annakaren De La Torre and 26-year-old Cruz Martin-Flores.De Le Torre is described as a white female, standing 5'7" tall, weighing 219 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.Martin-Flores is described as a white male, standing 5'8" tall, weighing 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.According to officials, from July to October of 2012, De La Torre and Martin-Flores were involved with several drug transactions with a confidential informant.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is looking for two subjects in connection with delivery of marijuana and cocaine.Authorities are seeking 25-year-old Annakaren De La Torre and 26-year-old Cruz Martin-Flores.De Le Torre is described as a white female, standing 5'7" tall, weighing 219 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.Martin-Flores is described as a white male, standing 5'8" tall, weighing 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.According to officials, from July to October of 2012, De La Torre and Martin-Flores were involved with several drug transactions with a confidential informant.
Passenger killed after driver loses control of vehicle, slams into a tree in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say one person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Townline Road on Saturday evening, May 9th.It happened just after 6:00 p.m. on Townline Road -- approximately two-tenths of a mile east of Highway 12 in the Town of Lyons.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old woman from the Genoa City area, identified as Deidra Dawley, struck a tree after the driver lost control.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say one person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Townline Road on Saturday evening, May 9th.It happened just after 6:00 p.m. on Townline Road -- approximately two-tenths of a mile east of Highway 12 in the Town of Lyons.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old woman from the Genoa City area, identified as Deidra Dawley, struck a tree after the driver lost control.
"We believe there's two (suspects):" Detectives hope new technology will solve decades old cold case
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Investigators hope an out-of-state crime lab can identify a suspect in a 32-year-old cold case. 32 years ago, Barbara Nelson's body was found in a field at Highway 11 and Bray Road near Elkhorn.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Investigators hope an out-of-state crime lab can identify a suspect in a 32-year-old cold case. 32 years ago, Barbara Nelson's body was found in a field at Highway 11 and Bray Road near Elkhorn.
Three people injured in early morning crash on Highway 14 in Walworth County
TOWN OF WALWORTH (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say three people were injured in a crash that occurred on Tuesday morning, March 24th just after 8:00 a.m. on Highway 14 -- at the intersection of Six Corners Road and Brick Church Road in the Town of Walworth.Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a 2000 Peterbilt tractor pulling a loaded flatbed semi-trailer was headed westbound on Highway 14.
TOWN OF WALWORTH (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say three people were injured in a crash that occurred on Tuesday morning, March 24th just after 8:00 a.m. on Highway 14 -- at the intersection of Six Corners Road and Brick Church Road in the Town of Walworth.Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a 2000 Peterbilt tractor pulling a loaded flatbed semi-trailer was headed westbound on Highway 14.
County-by-county: Sheriff's officials report snow-covered, slick roads in areas surrounding Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow is expected to continue to fall as we head into Sunday night in southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow is expected to continue to fall as we head into Sunday night in southeastern Wisconsin.
Car strikes tree in rural Walworth Co., driver dies from injuries
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Joshua Fanelli of Troy Township died after the car he was driving struck a tree early Tuesday, December 9th.Officials say the crash happened in a private yard on Highway ES about a quarter-mile east of Bretsch Road..The initial investigation shows Fanelli was travelling eastbound on Hwy.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Joshua Fanelli of Troy Township died after the car he was driving struck a tree early Tuesday, December 9th.Officials say the crash happened in a private yard on Highway ES about a quarter-mile east of Bretsch Road..The initial investigation shows Fanelli was travelling eastbound on Hwy.
Crash on I-43 in Walworth County forces officials to shut down freeway for hours
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Dense fog early Sunday, November 30th may have been to blame for a crash on I-43 in Walworth County.The crash happened just before 1:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-43 near Highway 67.All northbound lanes were closed for about three hours as crews worked to clean up the damage.Officials have not released what caused the crash -- or whether anyone was hurt.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Dense fog early Sunday, November 30th may have been to blame for a crash on I-43 in Walworth County.The crash happened just before 1:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-43 near Highway 67.All northbound lanes were closed for about three hours as crews worked to clean up the damage.Officials have not released what caused the crash -- or whether anyone was hurt.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Whitewater man killed in head-on crash involving a semi early Thursday morning
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 36-year-old Whitewater man is dead following a crash involving a semi that occurred on Thursday morning, November 6th.It happened on Highway 20, about one-tenth of a mile west of Town Line Road in the Town of Troy, shortly before 6:00 a.m.Sheriff's officials say first responders found the sole occupant of a vehicle deceased at the wheel of his car.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 36-year-old Whitewater man is dead following a crash involving a semi that occurred on Thursday morning, November 6th.It happened on Highway 20, about one-tenth of a mile west of Town Line Road in the Town of Troy, shortly before 6:00 a.m.Sheriff's officials say first responders found the sole occupant of a vehicle deceased at the wheel of his car.
One dead after vehicle leaves the roadway in Walworth County; slamming into a tree
TOWN OF LYONS (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 45-year-old man was killed Monday morning, October 27th in a single-vehicle crash.It happened just after 9:30 a.m. in the area of 5791 Highway 36 in the Town of Lyons.Sheriff's officials have identified the driver as Taran Raczka of Burlington.
TOWN OF LYONS (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 45-year-old man was killed Monday morning, October 27th in a single-vehicle crash.It happened just after 9:30 a.m. in the area of 5791 Highway 36 in the Town of Lyons.Sheriff's officials have identified the driver as Taran Raczka of Burlington.
Man dies in rollover crash in Walworth County
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened late on Friday, October 10th.The crash happened on Highway 14 at Christie Rd.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened late on Friday, October 10th.The crash happened on Highway 14 at Christie Rd.
Walworth County Sheriff's officials: Two dogs found shot, one dead near Wisconsin/Illinois state line
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are seeking information after two dogs were found shot to death near the Wisconsin/Illinois state line in Walworth Township.Sheriff's officials say the incident took place on Monday, October 6th between 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. They say the dogs were shot by what appears to be a .22 caliber weapon.The dogs involved are described as a Bull Mastiff and a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix.Sheriff's officials say one of the dogs died.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walworth County Sheriff's Office and/or Crimestoppers.You can:
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are seeking information after two dogs were found shot to death near the Wisconsin/Illinois state line in Walworth Township.Sheriff's officials say the incident took place on Monday, October 6th between 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. They say the dogs were shot by what appears to be a .22 caliber weapon.The dogs involved are described as a Bull Mastiff and a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix.Sheriff's officials say one of the dogs died.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walworth County Sheriff's Office and/or Crimestoppers.You can:
Sheriff's officials: Bullmastiff found dead; appears to have suffered eight gunshot wounds
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are investigating after a dog was found dead -- shot eight times.Sheriff's deputies on Sunday afternoon, September 14th responded to the White River Trail parking lot on County Trunk NN in Geneva Township for a report of a deceased dog.At the scene, deputies met with two people who discovered the dog wrapped in a blanket just off the main trail.Sheriff's officials say the dog appears to be a female Bullmastiff, yellow in color with a black face -- weighing approximately 90 pounds.Sheriff's officials say it appears the dog suffered eight gunshot wounds.The dog was scanned for a microchip, and none was found.Sheriff's officials say the dog had all of its teeth, was groomed and its fur was matted down around the neck, giving the impression that the dog once wore a collar.If you have information on this case, or any other case, and would like to remain anonymous, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Walworth County Crime Stoppers and encourages you to share your information by one of the following methods:
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are investigating after a dog was found dead -- shot eight times.Sheriff's deputies on Sunday afternoon, September 14th responded to the White River Trail parking lot on County Trunk NN in Geneva Township for a report of a deceased dog.At the scene, deputies met with two people who discovered the dog wrapped in a blanket just off the main trail.Sheriff's officials say the dog appears to be a female Bullmastiff, yellow in color with a black face -- weighing approximately 90 pounds.Sheriff's officials say it appears the dog suffered eight gunshot wounds.The dog was scanned for a microchip, and none was found.Sheriff's officials say the dog had all of its teeth, was groomed and its fur was matted down around the neck, giving the impression that the dog once wore a collar.If you have information on this case, or any other case, and would like to remain anonymous, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Walworth County Crime Stoppers and encourages you to share your information by one of the following methods:
Sheriff's officials: Body located in Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, family of missing man notified
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a body has been discovered in the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy -- and the family of a missing man has been notified.The body was discovered around noon on Thursday, September 11th.Walworth County Sheriff's officials say the body is that of a male -- but the body's identity hasn't yet been determined.Sheriff's officials say the body was discovered by volunteers, looking for Brian Bates -- the Williams Bay man missing since August 24th.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a body has been discovered in the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy -- and the family of a missing man has been notified.The body was discovered around noon on Thursday, September 11th.Walworth County Sheriff's officials say the body is that of a male -- but the body's identity hasn't yet been determined.Sheriff's officials say the body was discovered by volunteers, looking for Brian Bates -- the Williams Bay man missing since August 24th.
Missing & endangered: Can you help Sheriff's officials locate Brian Bates?
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are seeking the public's help in locating a 45-year-old man who hasn't been seen since August 24th.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says it received a missing persons complaint on September 4th from the family of Brian Bates.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are seeking the public's help in locating a 45-year-old man who hasn't been seen since August 24th.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says it received a missing persons complaint on September 4th from the family of Brian Bates.
MISSING: Walworth County officials looking for Russ Delorme; last seen July 13th
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Walworth County officials are searching for a missing man.Russ Delorme was last seen in the Elkhorn area on July 13th.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Walworth County officials are searching for a missing man.Russ Delorme was last seen in the Elkhorn area on July 13th.
Sheriff's officials: Boy shot in the head in Town of Sharon in rural Walworth County
TOWN OF SHARON (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials were on the scene of a shooting involving two juvenile males that happened in the Town of Sharon around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th.It all started with a 911 call to police.The shooting incident happened in a wooded area behind a home.Sheriff's officials say one of the juveniles is in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.
TOWN OF SHARON (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials were on the scene of a shooting involving two juvenile males that happened in the Town of Sharon around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th.It all started with a 911 call to police.The shooting incident happened in a wooded area behind a home.Sheriff's officials say one of the juveniles is in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.
Head-on crash turns fatal: 59-year-old Beloit man dies Sunday after crash on June 9th
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 59-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred on June 9th.The crash occurred just before 12:15 p.m. on June 9th, on Highway 14, just south of County Highway C in the Town of Darien.An initial investigation revealed the driver of a 2008 Chevy Aveo was headed eastbound on Highway 14, when the vehicle's 63-year-old driver (of Wonder Lake, Illinois) crossed the center line and struck a 1994 Cadillac Deville operated by 59-year-old Printess Pritchard of Beloit.The two vehicles met head-on in the westbound lane of traffic.Pritchard was taken to a Madison-area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22nd.The 63-year-old driver also sustained injuries as a result of the crash, but they are not believed to be life-threatening.Officials say both men we wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.Walworth County Sheriff's officials say their investigation into this crash is ongoing.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 59-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred on June 9th.The crash occurred just before 12:15 p.m. on June 9th, on Highway 14, just south of County Highway C in the Town of Darien.An initial investigation revealed the driver of a 2008 Chevy Aveo was headed eastbound on Highway 14, when the vehicle's 63-year-old driver (of Wonder Lake, Illinois) crossed the center line and struck a 1994 Cadillac Deville operated by 59-year-old Printess Pritchard of Beloit.The two vehicles met head-on in the westbound lane of traffic.Pritchard was taken to a Madison-area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22nd.The 63-year-old driver also sustained injuries as a result of the crash, but they are not believed to be life-threatening.Officials say both men we wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.Walworth County Sheriff's officials say their investigation into this crash is ongoing.
Overpass bridge must be inspected after it is struck by over-sized load
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say an overpass bridge must be inspected following an incident involving a semi-trailer and an over-sized load that occurred on Monday evening, March 31st.It happened on Highway 12 and I-43.Sheriff's officials say the semi-trailer was caught underneath the I-43 overpass bridge after the operator was trying to pull a hollow tube through.The semi-trailer's operator struck the bridge with the tube -- but was able to back the semi-trailer and the tube out from under the overpass bridge.The bridge appears to have sustained little to no damage -- but an inspector is being called out to check the bridge's condition.Traffic on I-43 was not disrupted by this incident.The off-ramp from I-43 to Highway 12 was closed for just a few minutes.Highway 12 was unaffected.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say an overpass bridge must be inspected following an incident involving a semi-trailer and an over-sized load that occurred on Monday evening, March 31st.It happened on Highway 12 and I-43.Sheriff's officials say the semi-trailer was caught underneath the I-43 overpass bridge after the operator was trying to pull a hollow tube through.The semi-trailer's operator struck the bridge with the tube -- but was able to back the semi-trailer and the tube out from under the overpass bridge.The bridge appears to have sustained little to no damage -- but an inspector is being called out to check the bridge's condition.Traffic on I-43 was not disrupted by this incident.The off-ramp from I-43 to Highway 12 was closed for just a few minutes.Highway 12 was unaffected.
40-year-old Lake Geneva man arrested following pursuit
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 40-year-old Lake Geneva man was arrested on Sunday, March 30th following a pursuit.According to Walworth County Sheriff's officials, at approximately 3:23 p.m. Geneva Township PD and Walworth County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a domestic violence incident allegedly involving the 40-year-old suspect.The suspect was reported to be intoxicated and left the scene in a vehicle.At approximately 3:39 p.m., officers spotted this vehicle in the city of Lake Geneva.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a 40-year-old Lake Geneva man was arrested on Sunday, March 30th following a pursuit.According to Walworth County Sheriff's officials, at approximately 3:23 p.m. Geneva Township PD and Walworth County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a domestic violence incident allegedly involving the 40-year-old suspect.The suspect was reported to be intoxicated and left the scene in a vehicle.At approximately 3:39 p.m., officers spotted this vehicle in the city of Lake Geneva.
Graves not seeking another term as Walworth Co. Sheriff
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- After 42 years of service in Walworth County law enforcement Sheriff David Graves says he will not seek another term as Walworth County Sheriff.Graves began his law enforcement career August 1, 1972 as a police aide for Whitewater Police Department.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- After 42 years of service in Walworth County law enforcement Sheriff David Graves says he will not seek another term as Walworth County Sheriff.Graves began his law enforcement career August 1, 1972 as a police aide for Whitewater Police Department.