Man who struck 2 pedestrians in West Bend arrested for OWI, police say
WEST BEND -- A man struck two pedestrians while driving under the influence on Thursday, West Bend police say.Authorities say a 58-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were injured after being hit by a car near Main Street and Decorah Road in West Bend the afternoon of Jan. 10.An investigation determined a suspect drove through a "solid red light" at the intersection and struck the man and woman -- police say they were a couple, walking their dog.Officers conducted a field sobriety test and arrested the suspect -- a 29-year-old man -- for operating while intoxicated (OWI) causing injury.
WEST BEND -- A man struck two pedestrians while driving under the influence on Thursday, West Bend police say.Authorities say a 58-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were injured after being hit by a car near Main Street and Decorah Road in West Bend the afternoon of Jan. 10.An investigation determined a suspect drove through a "solid red light" at the intersection and struck the man and woman -- police say they were a couple, walking their dog.Officers conducted a field sobriety test and arrested the suspect -- a 29-year-old man -- for operating while intoxicated (OWI) causing injury.
'3 times the legal limit:' Driving instructor was intoxicated during lesson, officials say
GERMANTOWN -- Breaking the law when he was supposed to be teaching the rules of the road -- a driving instructor was cited for being intoxicated behind the wheel.The driving instructor had a student in the car when he back into a gate at Germantown High School.
GERMANTOWN -- Breaking the law when he was supposed to be teaching the rules of the road -- a driving instructor was cited for being intoxicated behind the wheel.The driving instructor had a student in the car when he back into a gate at Germantown High School.
Passenger dies of injuries; 2nd fatality in wrong-way driver crash on I-41
GERMANTOWN -- A second person died following a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver in Germantown on Dec. 8, according to the Washington County Insider -- which Germantown police confirmed for FOX6 News.Theodore Walters, 20, of West Bend died as a result of his injuries days after the crash, a Germantown police lieutenant said.The crash happened on northbound I-41 south of Holy Hill Road.
GERMANTOWN -- A second person died following a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver in Germantown on Dec. 8, according to the Washington County Insider -- which Germantown police confirmed for FOX6 News.Theodore Walters, 20, of West Bend died as a result of his injuries days after the crash, a Germantown police lieutenant said.The crash happened on northbound I-41 south of Holy Hill Road.
'I beat her up pretty bad:' Man accused of assaulting wife with bat charged with attempted homicide
WEST BEND -- Charges were filed Thursday, Dec. 12 against a West Bend man prosecutors said beat his wife with a baseball bat.
WEST BEND -- Charges were filed Thursday, Dec. 12 against a West Bend man prosecutors said beat his wife with a baseball bat.
West Bend police: Man arrested for attempted murder tried to kill wife with baseball bat
WEST BEND -- West Bend police on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 arrested a man accused of trying to kill his wife with a baseball bat.Police said around 10:30 a.m., the 47-year-old man showed up at the police department and said he assaulted his wife -- seeking an ambulance.Officers found the victim at their home on S. 5th Avenue -- suffering from serious injuries to her arms and head.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 arrested a man accused of trying to kill his wife with a baseball bat.Police said around 10:30 a.m., the 47-year-old man showed up at the police department and said he assaulted his wife -- seeking an ambulance.Officers found the victim at their home on S. 5th Avenue -- suffering from serious injuries to her arms and head.
1 dead, 4 hurt after wrong-way driver causes crash on I-41: 'Tragedy that was preventable'
GERMANTOWN -- One person is dead and four others sustained serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash Sunday night, Dec. 8 in Germantown.
GERMANTOWN -- One person is dead and four others sustained serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash Sunday night, Dec. 8 in Germantown.
'The next victims of a shooting:' 2 West Bend students arrested after threat posted on social media
WEST BEND -- Two West Bend students were arrested Wednesday, Dec. 4 after at threat was posted on social media on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Police said around 6 p.m. Tuesday, a West Bend High School student reported he received a message on social media with a photo of a compass.
WEST BEND -- Two West Bend students were arrested Wednesday, Dec. 4 after at threat was posted on social media on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Police said around 6 p.m. Tuesday, a West Bend High School student reported he received a message on social media with a photo of a compass.
West Bend police: Schools will be open Monday following investigation into reported social media threat
WEST BEND -- Police on Sunday night, Dec. 1 posted to social media a message indicating West Bend schools would be open Monday, Dec. 2 -- with police patrols -- following a reported threat on social media.According to police, on Nov. 7, a 19-year-old woman reported to West Bend police that she saw a message on social media that said there would be a shooting at the high school on Dec. 2, though she indicated the message did not specify a high school or city.
WEST BEND -- Police on Sunday night, Dec. 1 posted to social media a message indicating West Bend schools would be open Monday, Dec. 2 -- with police patrols -- following a reported threat on social media.According to police, on Nov. 7, a 19-year-old woman reported to West Bend police that she saw a message on social media that said there would be a shooting at the high school on Dec. 2, though she indicated the message did not specify a high school or city.
'A sacred space:' 50 bronze vases stolen from graves at West Bend cemetery
WEST BEND -- It has happened again.
WEST BEND -- It has happened again.
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office: Fire at Witte Vegetable Farm in Jackson
JACKSON -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 8:19 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.
JACKSON -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 8:19 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.
'Due to the fog:' Garbage truck runs stop sign in Village of Richfield, strikes school bus
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A garbage truck collided with a school bus Monday morning, Nov. 18 near Hillside and Hubertus Road in the Village of Richfield.Upon arrival of the first officer, it was found that the garbage truck driver was trapped inside the vehicle with minor injuries.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A garbage truck collided with a school bus Monday morning, Nov. 18 near Hillside and Hubertus Road in the Village of Richfield.Upon arrival of the first officer, it was found that the garbage truck driver was trapped inside the vehicle with minor injuries.
Officials: Man dressed as bird with a birdcage walks into bar, releases 2 live sparrows
TOWN OF FARMINGTON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office posted on Friday, Nov. 1 about a wild night at "The Alibi" tavern in the Town of Farmington.It turns out dispatchers received a call from a bartender at the tavern that a man dressed as a bird with a birdcage walked into the bar and released two live sparrows.
TOWN OF FARMINGTON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office posted on Friday, Nov. 1 about a wild night at "The Alibi" tavern in the Town of Farmington.It turns out dispatchers received a call from a bartender at the tavern that a man dressed as a bird with a birdcage walked into the bar and released two live sparrows.
Drug bust: Man, woman arrested after K-9 officer finds fentanyl hidden inside child's toy purse
TOWN OF POLK, Wis. -- A 35-year-old Kewaskum man and a 35-year-old Lomira woman face felony drug charges following a traffic stop on Sunday, Oct. 6.
TOWN OF POLK, Wis. -- A 35-year-old Kewaskum man and a 35-year-old Lomira woman face felony drug charges following a traffic stop on Sunday, Oct. 6.
Semi enters median, flips onto side on Highway 41 to avoid collision with another vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A crash involving a semi-tractor shut down a portion of Highway 41 in Washington County early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A crash involving a semi-tractor shut down a portion of Highway 41 in Washington County early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
Jury convicts West Bend man accused of sexual assault, threatening woman; 400 animals found in home
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Recognize them? Men caught on camera, accused of stealing liquor from gas station
ALLENTON -- Officials in Washington County on Tuesday, Oct. 1 asked for help to identify and locate a couple of men suspected of stealing liquor from a gas station in Allenton.The theft happened Sept. 24.
ALLENTON -- Officials in Washington County on Tuesday, Oct. 1 asked for help to identify and locate a couple of men suspected of stealing liquor from a gas station in Allenton.The theft happened Sept. 24.
After 3 deaths in 2018, cable barrier system coming to I-41 in Washington County by October 2020
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- After three "crossover deaths" along Interstate 41 in 2018, a cable barrier system is coming to the interstate between Cabela’s and the Dodge County line by October 2020.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- After three "crossover deaths" along Interstate 41 in 2018, a cable barrier system is coming to the interstate between Cabela’s and the Dodge County line by October 2020.
Waupun men indicted in connection with 3 bank robberies in April, June, August
ALLENTON -- Two men were indicted Tuesday, Sept. 10 in connection with three armed robberies that happened in April, June, and August at separate banks in Allenton (Washington County), Menomonee Falls (Waukesha County), and Glenbeulah (Sheboygan County).William Balgie, 35, and Justin Smith, 36, were indicted on three counts -- accused of taking, by force, violence, and intimidation, from the presence of a bank employee, U.S. currency belonging to and in the care, custody, and management of the National Exchange Bank and Trust in Allenton (April 8), Cornerstone Community Bank in Menomonee Falls (June 17), and National Exchange Bank and Trust in Glenbulah (Aug. 9) -- putting in jeopardy the life of a bank employee by the use of a dangerous weapon.Washington County sheriff's officials released surveillance photos on April 8 after the robbery at National Exchange Bank and Trust on Blueberry Road near Main Street in Allenton.
ALLENTON -- Two men were indicted Tuesday, Sept. 10 in connection with three armed robberies that happened in April, June, and August at separate banks in Allenton (Washington County), Menomonee Falls (Waukesha County), and Glenbeulah (Sheboygan County).William Balgie, 35, and Justin Smith, 36, were indicted on three counts -- accused of taking, by force, violence, and intimidation, from the presence of a bank employee, U.S. currency belonging to and in the care, custody, and management of the National Exchange Bank and Trust in Allenton (April 8), Cornerstone Community Bank in Menomonee Falls (June 17), and National Exchange Bank and Trust in Glenbulah (Aug. 9) -- putting in jeopardy the life of a bank employee by the use of a dangerous weapon.Washington County sheriff's officials released surveillance photos on April 8 after the robbery at National Exchange Bank and Trust on Blueberry Road near Main Street in Allenton.