Two injured following rollover accident on I-41 near Mequon Road in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Fire Department along with Germantown police were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident on I-41 northbound, north of Mequon Road, Sunday night, October 18th.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle had rolled over but was upright, with heavy damage to the roof, driver's side and passenger's side of the vehicle.Officials say two people were trapped inside the vehicle and the fuel tank was leaking gasoline.Germantown firefighters use hydraulic rescue tools to cut the roof off the vehicle and removed both the front and rear doors of the car.
Dump truck driver flown to hospital after crash on I-41 in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- A dump truck driver was flown to the hospital after a crash on I-41 in Germantown.
Suspect in custody after domestic violence incident, three pursuits, standoff in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say a suspect is in custody following a domestic violence incident Monday morning, September 7th, three separate subsequent pursuits, and a standoff situation Tuesday morning in Germantown.This all began around 9:00 a.m. Monday -- when police investigated a domestic violence incident, Police say it is believed multiple domestic violence related charges were committed (both misdemeanor and felony charges).The suspect wasn't home at the time of this investigation.Around 1:15 p.m. Monday, a Germantown police officer observed the suspect in this case driving near his home.The officer attempted to stop the suspect -- but police say the suspect fled.The ensuing pursuit was terminated in Menomonee Falls because the suspect was known to law enforcement officials and the traffic conditions and danger outweighed the need to continue the pursuit.Police later learned the vehicle the suspect was driving had been reported stolen to Glendale police.Seven hours later, around 8:30 p.m. Monday, a citizen reported seeing the stolen vehicle being driven by the suspect -- circling the suspect's home.Police again tried to stop the vehicle -- but the suspect fled.This pursuit was terminated in Milwaukee.On Tuesday morning, around 7:00 a.m., a Germantown police officer spotted the suspect and the same stolen vehicle.
Germantown police release new photo of vehicle in hit-and-run crash; again plead for your help
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are again asking for the public's help in connection with a weekend fatal hit-and-run.
Suspect in hit-and-run that killed Germantown bicyclist released; researcher says fatalities on the rise
GERMANTOWN -- The number of fatalities involving bicyclists has doubled in Wisconsin over the last year.
Germantown police: Suspect in custody after hit-and-run crash that killed 50-year-old man
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police said late Monday, August 24th a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Sunday night.According to police, a 50-year-old man from Germantown, now identified as Keith Habenicht, was operating his bicycle southbound on Appleton Avenue, south of Mequon Road, when he was struck from behind.
Lt. Brian Henning with Germantown Police Department retires after 36 years on the force
GERMANTOWN -- A celebration was held Monday, August 24th for a long-time Germantown police officer.After 36 years on the job, Lt.
Latest: Man involved in collision between dump truck, pickup truck dies
GERMANTOWN -- A man involved in a collision between a dump truck and pickup truck in Germantown has died.Police say the dump truck was headed east on Freistadt Rd.
Happy update: Kiwi the dog, who went missing during crash, reunited with family
GERMANTOWN -- A happy update to a story about a dog that went missing following a crash on July 30th: Kiwi has been found, and reunited with family.
Organized crime group from Milwaukee could be to blame for recent spike in car thefts, high-speed pursuits
MEQUON -- Two high speed pursuits just this week and both involve stolen vehicles that went through Mequon.
Germantown police: Subjects pursued after two-vehicle crash, one accused of pointing gun at witness
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown and Mequon police were involved in a pursuit on Monday, July 6th following a two-vehicle crash.
"They are going to be cited:" As summer approaches, one agency has zero tolerance policy for street racing
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say they want to stop the problem before it starts.
"Dave was a great guy:" 43-year-old man dies in Germantown house fire
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A father of three is dead after an apartment fire in Germantown.
All clear: Four people hurt after five-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 at Lannon Rd.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- There were big backups during the evening commute Wednesday, March 4th after a serious crash sent four people to the hospital -- three of them taken by helicopter.
Drivers, PAY ATTENTION: Police report at least 60 crashes on stretch of Hwy. 41/45 since August
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say there's one spot on Highway 41/45 where any distraction on a driver's part can be especially dangerous.
Five people, including three young children taken to the hospital after crash on 41/45 NB
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Five people were taken to the hospital following a crash on Highway 41/45 NB just south of Maple Road Monday evening, February 16th.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m.Germantown police say a car left the right lane and struck a semi driving in the center lane.
"He pointed me in the right direction:" Dog leads officer to his owner, slumped over in chair
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Thanks to man's best friend and some quick police work, a Germantown woman is alive.Early Friday morning, February 13th, John Boy, a black labrador, was found running around the Autumn Ridge neighborhood off of County Line Rd.
Three squad cars damaged, two in custody following pursuit that ended in Germantown
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say three squad cars were damaged during a pursuit as law enforcement officials looked to arrest an individual wanted on a felony warrant for theft and eluding officers Wednesday afternoon, February 11th.The State Patrol requested Waukesha County Sheriff's officials pick up the individual on the warrant.
UPDATE: Germantown police say they've found owner of diamond ring left on Christmas tree
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- The Germantown Police Department found an interesting "ornament" on its Christmas tree this past weekend.
Germantown police investigating daytime home burglary; say suspects rang the doorbell
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police are looking for the person(s) responsible for a home burglary that occurred on Tuesday, December 30th.It happened during the daytime/morning at a home near Pilgrim Road and Donges Bay Road.Police say the suspect(s) parked a vehicle on an adjacent street and walked to the victim's home -- ringing the doorbell.