3 arrested in months-long burglary investigation in Washington Co., 20 firearms recovered
RICHFIELD, Wis. -- Washington County sheriff’s officials say they have recovered a significant number of stolen firearms during the execution of a residential search warrant late Tuesday night, May 12 in the Village of Richfield.
RICHFIELD, Wis. -- Washington County sheriff’s officials say they have recovered a significant number of stolen firearms during the execution of a residential search warrant late Tuesday night, May 12 in the Village of Richfield.
'Come with me:' Sheriff seeks driver who approached 14-year-old girl in Richfield
RICHFIELD -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office asked for public assistance in connection with a possible child enticement incident that happened in Richfield on Friday afternoon, May 8.Authorities said the interaction happened near Whispering Ridge Drive and Scenic Drive.
RICHFIELD -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office asked for public assistance in connection with a possible child enticement incident that happened in Richfield on Friday afternoon, May 8.Authorities said the interaction happened near Whispering Ridge Drive and Scenic Drive.
Female driver who 'was completely naked' among 3 weekend OWI arrests in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County sheriff's officials on Monday, April 27 announced three weekend OWI arrest -- including one female driver who "was completely naked."Sheriff's officials said around 2 a.m. Saturday, April 25, a deputy on patrol noticed a vehicle traveling 30 miles per hour under the speed limit, headed southbound on I-41 in the Town of Addison.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County sheriff's officials on Monday, April 27 announced three weekend OWI arrest -- including one female driver who "was completely naked."Sheriff's officials said around 2 a.m. Saturday, April 25, a deputy on patrol noticed a vehicle traveling 30 miles per hour under the speed limit, headed southbound on I-41 in the Town of Addison.
Sheriffs in several Wisconsin counties say extended 'Safer at Home' order is just too vague
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A growing number of sheriffs in Wisconsin are saying the governor's "Safer at Home" order is just too vague; they don't plan on enforcing it.Some sheriffs say they are putting enforcement of the order on hold while litigation against Gov.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A growing number of sheriffs in Wisconsin are saying the governor's "Safer at Home" order is just too vague; they don't plan on enforcing it.Some sheriffs say they are putting enforcement of the order on hold while litigation against Gov.
Police called to West Bend church due to complaint regarding 'Safer at Home' order
WEST BEND -- Police were called to a church in West Bend amid the coronavirus pandemic, following a complaint from a neighbor.Pastor Joseph Fisher with Pilgrim Lutheran Church said West Bend police showed up after the neighbor complained about the gathering of the group, saying it was going against Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order.Pastor Fisher said there were about 16 people inside, but there were no more than 10 in one room at a time.He said police apologized after determining there wasn't a violation of the Safer at Home order at the church.
WEST BEND -- Police were called to a church in West Bend amid the coronavirus pandemic, following a complaint from a neighbor.Pastor Joseph Fisher with Pilgrim Lutheran Church said West Bend police showed up after the neighbor complained about the gathering of the group, saying it was going against Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order.Pastor Fisher said there were about 16 people inside, but there were no more than 10 in one room at a time.He said police apologized after determining there wasn't a violation of the Safer at Home order at the church.
'It's been positive:' Police in 5 cities respond to complaints of nonessential businesses still open
GERMANTOWN -- Craft stores and CBD shops joined the list of nonessential businesses in Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin Economic Development Commission clarifying which businesses are considered "essential," and therefore, permitted to remain open during Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order that took effect on March 25, and order police are enforcing. "Everybody that comes in says, 'Gosh, we are so glad that you're open,'" said Aleksander Gerasyuta, owner of Beyond Full Spectrum.
GERMANTOWN -- Craft stores and CBD shops joined the list of nonessential businesses in Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin Economic Development Commission clarifying which businesses are considered "essential," and therefore, permitted to remain open during Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order that took effect on March 25, and order police are enforcing. "Everybody that comes in says, 'Gosh, we are so glad that you're open,'" said Aleksander Gerasyuta, owner of Beyond Full Spectrum.
DMV suspends Milwaukee-area driver training school; instructor intoxicated during lesson
GERMANTOWN -- Officials with the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles on Thursday, March 26 announced the suspension of the license for Milwaukee-area driving school Just Drive -- Germantown after an unlicensed instructor was found performing behind-the-wheel instruction while impaired in January -- along with other "recordkeeping infractions."FOX6 News in January reported Corey Malone was cited for being intoxicated behind the wheel.
GERMANTOWN -- Officials with the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles on Thursday, March 26 announced the suspension of the license for Milwaukee-area driving school Just Drive -- Germantown after an unlicensed instructor was found performing behind-the-wheel instruction while impaired in January -- along with other "recordkeeping infractions."FOX6 News in January reported Corey Malone was cited for being intoxicated behind the wheel.
Driving 110+ mph, Milwaukee man arrested for OWI in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested a 39-year-old Milwaukee man for operating while intoxicated Friday evening, March 20.In a post on the office's Facebook page, authorities stated that the man was driving on I-41 near County Highway K when he was pulled over for driving 118 miles per hour.Authorities said the man told a deputy that he wanted to see how fast his car could go because he heard law enforcement was suspended due to COVID-19.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested a 39-year-old Milwaukee man for operating while intoxicated Friday evening, March 20.In a post on the office's Facebook page, authorities stated that the man was driving on I-41 near County Highway K when he was pulled over for driving 118 miles per hour.Authorities said the man told a deputy that he wanted to see how fast his car could go because he heard law enforcement was suspended due to COVID-19.
Germantown police seek man who robbed BP cashier at gunpoint
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police on Tuesday, March 17 asked for help identifying a man who robbed a gas station cashier at gunpoint on Friday, March 13.The crime happened just before 9:30 p.m.Police said a 911 call came in from the cashier, who reported a handgun was displayed during the robbery.When police responded, the cashier described the man as tall, wearing a hooded jacket and mask covering his face up to his eyes.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Germantown police.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police on Tuesday, March 17 asked for help identifying a man who robbed a gas station cashier at gunpoint on Friday, March 13.The crime happened just before 9:30 p.m.Police said a 911 call came in from the cashier, who reported a handgun was displayed during the robbery.When police responded, the cashier described the man as tall, wearing a hooded jacket and mask covering his face up to his eyes.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Germantown police.
Germantown officials: Worker dies after being trapped by fallen concrete panel
GERMANTOWN -- A worker died from injuries on Friday, March 13 after being trapped by a fallen concrete panel at International Concrete Products in Germantown.Germantown police revealed in a Facebook post that Germantown Fire Department/Rescue and Germantown Police Department were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 emergency call.Upon the arrival of first responders, workers were moving the piece of concrete.Personnel from the Germantown Rescue Department determined the worker was deceased.
GERMANTOWN -- A worker died from injuries on Friday, March 13 after being trapped by a fallen concrete panel at International Concrete Products in Germantown.Germantown police revealed in a Facebook post that Germantown Fire Department/Rescue and Germantown Police Department were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 emergency call.Upon the arrival of first responders, workers were moving the piece of concrete.Personnel from the Germantown Rescue Department determined the worker was deceased.
Washington Co. sheriff: Report armed carjacker posed as driver in distress was a hoax
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, Feb. 29 issued a warning after a good Samaritan was carjacked — ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint by a thief who posed as a driver in distress.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, Feb. 29 issued a warning after a good Samaritan was carjacked — ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint by a thief who posed as a driver in distress.
Washington Co. sheriff: Carjacker posed as driver in distress, ordered man out of truck at gunpoint
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Feb. 29 issued a warning after a good Samaritan was carjacked -- ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint by a thief who posed as a driver in distress.It happened between 5:07 p.m. and 5:12 p.m. on I-41 southbound at the State Highway 167/Holy Hill off-ramp.Sheriff's officials said the carjacker stood behind an older (possibly 1970s), silver, four-door Buick LeSabre in rough condition -- blocking any view of the license plate.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Feb. 29 issued a warning after a good Samaritan was carjacked -- ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint by a thief who posed as a driver in distress.It happened between 5:07 p.m. and 5:12 p.m. on I-41 southbound at the State Highway 167/Holy Hill off-ramp.Sheriff's officials said the carjacker stood behind an older (possibly 1970s), silver, four-door Buick LeSabre in rough condition -- blocking any view of the license plate.
Prosecutors: West Bend dad faces 5th OWI after abandoning overdosing son in vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Washington County highway worker noticed a crash and pulled over to help.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Washington County highway worker noticed a crash and pulled over to help.
Officials: West Bend father jailed after leaving 24-year-old son suffering opioid overdose
TOWN OF ADDISON -- A 48-year-old West Bend man is jailed in part after allegedly leaving his 24-year-old son who had overdosed on opioids early Tuesday, Feb. 18.The Washington County Sheriff's Office noted in a Facebook post that around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, a snowplow operator contacted the sheriff's office to report a vehicle with fresh damage pulled over on I-41 north of Highway 33 in the Town of Addison.Deputies arrived to find a 24-year-old West Bend man in the passenger seat.
TOWN OF ADDISON -- A 48-year-old West Bend man is jailed in part after allegedly leaving his 24-year-old son who had overdosed on opioids early Tuesday, Feb. 18.The Washington County Sheriff's Office noted in a Facebook post that around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, a snowplow operator contacted the sheriff's office to report a vehicle with fresh damage pulled over on I-41 north of Highway 33 in the Town of Addison.Deputies arrived to find a 24-year-old West Bend man in the passenger seat.
Sheriff: Fentanyl found hidden in Jackson man's pants at Washington County Jail
WEST BEND -- A Jackson man was found with fentanyl at the Washington County Jail after he was arrested following a crash in the Town of Jackson that happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, the sheriff announced Monday.The Washington County Sheriff's Office took a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Maple Road south of Sherman Road and located two men at the scene.
WEST BEND -- A Jackson man was found with fentanyl at the Washington County Jail after he was arrested following a crash in the Town of Jackson that happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, the sheriff announced Monday.The Washington County Sheriff's Office took a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Maple Road south of Sherman Road and located two men at the scene.
16 firearms, jewelry stolen in home burglary, Washington Co. Sheriff's Office says
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that leaves a Richfield home without at least $14,000 worth of stolen firearms and jewelry.Authorities say the suspect(s) stole a total of 16 firearms and several men's and women's jewelry items from the home in January.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that leaves a Richfield home without at least $14,000 worth of stolen firearms and jewelry.Authorities say the suspect(s) stole a total of 16 firearms and several men's and women's jewelry items from the home in January.
Prosecutors: Woman charged with 7th OWI after huffing bought canned air minutes before crash
WEST BEND -- An OWI charge was filed Tuesday, Jan. 21 against a West Bend woman prosecutors said was huffing before she caused a three-vehicle crash on Friday, Jan. 17 near Paradise Drive and Silverbrook Drive in West Bend.
WEST BEND -- An OWI charge was filed Tuesday, Jan. 21 against a West Bend woman prosecutors said was huffing before she caused a three-vehicle crash on Friday, Jan. 17 near Paradise Drive and Silverbrook Drive in West Bend.
Police: West Bend woman on probation for 6th OWI was huffing before chain-reaction crash
WEST BEND -- Police said a West Bend woman who's been inebriated behind the wheel in the past was huffing before she caused a chain-reaction crash.Dash camera video showed the moment officers arrived at Paradise Drive and Silverbrook Drive in West Bend Friday, Jan. 17."An eastbound vehicle, approaching the intersection, struck two vehicles that were stopped at the light," said Lt.
WEST BEND -- Police said a West Bend woman who's been inebriated behind the wheel in the past was huffing before she caused a chain-reaction crash.Dash camera video showed the moment officers arrived at Paradise Drive and Silverbrook Drive in West Bend Friday, Jan. 17."An eastbound vehicle, approaching the intersection, struck two vehicles that were stopped at the light," said Lt.