2 arrested, 2 sought after retail theft, chase, crash in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Two Milwaukee men were arrested following a retail theft and pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Germantown Sunday evening, Sept. 8.Police said around 7:30 p.m., following a report of a retail theft in progress at Walmart on Appleton Avenue, the suspect vehicle was located, and the driver fled officers -- headed southbound on Appleton Avenue.The driver crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle, light poles, and various other objects along the roadway, police said.Two occupants, ages 33 and 26, were arrested.
GERMANTOWN -- Two Milwaukee men were arrested following a retail theft and pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Germantown Sunday evening, Sept. 8.Police said around 7:30 p.m., following a report of a retail theft in progress at Walmart on Appleton Avenue, the suspect vehicle was located, and the driver fled officers -- headed southbound on Appleton Avenue.The driver crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle, light poles, and various other objects along the roadway, police said.Two occupants, ages 33 and 26, were arrested.
No injuries after cement mixer rolled in ditch along NB I-41/US 45 in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- There were no injuries when the driver of a cement mixer lost control on I-41/45 northbound near the Lannon Road exit in Germantown Wednesday, Sept. 4.It happened around 2:15 p.m.Germantown police said the cement mixer was not loaded at the time.
GERMANTOWN -- There were no injuries when the driver of a cement mixer lost control on I-41/45 northbound near the Lannon Road exit in Germantown Wednesday, Sept. 4.It happened around 2:15 p.m.Germantown police said the cement mixer was not loaded at the time.
Disabled vehicle leads to marijuana bust in Washington County, 2 taken into custody
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A hunch from a sheriff's deputy led to a pot bust in Washington County on Tuesday, Sept. 3."It started out just as many routine calls do, a call for service of a disabled vehicle," said Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 7:15 p.m. a deputy located two subjects, a 31-year-old Clintonville man and a 25-year-old Embarrass man, walking on Interstate 41 near Hillside Road in the Town of Polk."We offered to get them a tow truck, they thought that maybe they simply needed a jump start.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A hunch from a sheriff's deputy led to a pot bust in Washington County on Tuesday, Sept. 3."It started out just as many routine calls do, a call for service of a disabled vehicle," said Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 7:15 p.m. a deputy located two subjects, a 31-year-old Clintonville man and a 25-year-old Embarrass man, walking on Interstate 41 near Hillside Road in the Town of Polk."We offered to get them a tow truck, they thought that maybe they simply needed a jump start.
Caught on camera: Man steals utility trailer from Fuel Powersports in West Bend
WEST BEND -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole a utility trailer from Fuel Powersports in West Bend early on Monday, Aug. 12.Officials released images of the crime on Thursday, Aug. 22.
WEST BEND -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole a utility trailer from Fuel Powersports in West Bend early on Monday, Aug. 12.Officials released images of the crime on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Sex offender convicted of incest cut off GPS monitor, could be on the run in Milwaukee area
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A search continued Thursday, Aug. 8 for a convicted sex offender just released from prison and already on the run from law enforcement in Washington County.Officials said Brandon King, 31, cut off his GPS monitoring device on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the day he was released.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A search continued Thursday, Aug. 8 for a convicted sex offender just released from prison and already on the run from law enforcement in Washington County.Officials said Brandon King, 31, cut off his GPS monitoring device on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the day he was released.
Officials search for convicted sex offender who cut off GPS bracelet in West Bend
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County officials on Wednesday, Aug. 7 asked for information in an effort to locate a convicted sex offender who cut off his GPS monitoring device.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office said, Brandon King, 31, was released from prison Aug. 6, and absconded the same day.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County officials on Wednesday, Aug. 7 asked for information in an effort to locate a convicted sex offender who cut off his GPS monitoring device.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office said, Brandon King, 31, was released from prison Aug. 6, and absconded the same day.
Developing: Crash closed all lanes of I-41 northbound in Slinger in Washington County
SLINGER -- A crash closed all lanes of I-41 northbound near Cedar Creek Road in Slinger in Washington County Tuesday night, Aug. 6.The left lane of I-41 southbound was also closed.Deputies were dispatched to the scene around 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, they observed two people lying on I-41 -- one in traffic and on in a ditch.
SLINGER -- A crash closed all lanes of I-41 northbound near Cedar Creek Road in Slinger in Washington County Tuesday night, Aug. 6.The left lane of I-41 southbound was also closed.Deputies were dispatched to the scene around 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, they observed two people lying on I-41 -- one in traffic and on in a ditch.
'Did not have a fire sprinkler system:' Fire damages West Bend condominium complex
WEST BEND -- Firefighters on Friday morning, July 26 responded to the scene of a fire at a condominium complex in West Bend.
WEST BEND -- Firefighters on Friday morning, July 26 responded to the scene of a fire at a condominium complex in West Bend.
'I'll take every one of you out:' Man charged in Germantown 'active shooter' incident pleads not guilty
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A man charged for his alleged actions in what officials described as an "active shooter" situation in Germantown on May 14 pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, July 24.Jon Thorin, 69, of Germantown, faces the following criminal counts:
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A man charged for his alleged actions in what officials described as an "active shooter" situation in Germantown on May 14 pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, July 24.Jon Thorin, 69, of Germantown, faces the following criminal counts:
Milwaukee woman, 27, accused of stealing from homeowner in Town of Erin
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A burglary suspect is now charged in Washington County.Prosecutors say 27-year-old Leticia Trevino of Milwaukee, went to the victim's home in the Town of Erin early Wednesday morning, July 17.According to a criminal complaint, Trevino asked the 65-year-old homeowner for directions.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A burglary suspect is now charged in Washington County.Prosecutors say 27-year-old Leticia Trevino of Milwaukee, went to the victim's home in the Town of Erin early Wednesday morning, July 17.According to a criminal complaint, Trevino asked the 65-year-old homeowner for directions.
'It's inherently dangerous:' Homeowner bitten after confronting burglar in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A homeowner took matters into her own hands in an effort to thwart a burglary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A homeowner took matters into her own hands in an effort to thwart a burglary.
3 teens from Milwaukee taken into custody following pursuit involving stolen vehicles
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Three teens from Milwaukee were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, July 17 after fleeing from police in stolen vehicles.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Three teens from Milwaukee were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, July 17 after fleeing from police in stolen vehicles.
Washington County: 2-year-old child dies after being pulled from Big Cedar Lake
WEST BEND -- A 2-year-old boy died after being pulled from Big Cedar Lake on Thursday, July 4.The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Slinger Fire Department was called to an address on Birchwood Road in West Bend around 2 p.m.The unresponsive child was transported to St.
WEST BEND -- A 2-year-old boy died after being pulled from Big Cedar Lake on Thursday, July 4.The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Slinger Fire Department was called to an address on Birchwood Road in West Bend around 2 p.m.The unresponsive child was transported to St.
Washington County: Theft of fireworks leads to high-speed pursuit, crash and 3 arrests
TOWN OF ADDISON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office have three persons in custody after a nearly 15-mile pursuit that ended in a crash early Wednesday, July 3.Officials say shortly after 12 a.m., an employee of Phantom Fireworks in the Town of Addison reported the theft of a large amount of fireworks by the three suspects.
TOWN OF ADDISON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office have three persons in custody after a nearly 15-mile pursuit that ended in a crash early Wednesday, July 3.Officials say shortly after 12 a.m., an employee of Phantom Fireworks in the Town of Addison reported the theft of a large amount of fireworks by the three suspects.
Travel trailer engulfed in flames in the Village of Richfield, nobody hurt
RICHFIELD -- Fire destroyed a $40,000 camper in the Village of Richfield over the weekend.The Washington County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that a Holiday Rambler travel trailer caught fire in the driveway of a home in Richfield on Saturday morning, June 29.
RICHFIELD -- Fire destroyed a $40,000 camper in the Village of Richfield over the weekend.The Washington County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that a Holiday Rambler travel trailer caught fire in the driveway of a home in Richfield on Saturday morning, June 29.
Officials: Standoff with 80-year-old intoxicated man ends peacefully in Hartford
HARTFORD -- A standoff with an intoxicated man in Hartford shut down surrounding streets for hours on Sunday, June 30.A family member at the residence called the Washington County Sheriff's Office around 2:15 p.m.Officials say at one point, the 80-year-old intoxicated man fired a gun into the ceiling.Family retreated to the lower level of the residence before the tactical team was able to get them out safely.PHOTO GALLERYOfficers then negotiated with the elderly man and he was taken into custody around 4:30 p.m. He was checked out for medical purposes.Charges of reckless use of a firearm and reckless use of a dangerous weapon will be referred to the district attorney.Highway 60 was shut down for about two hours as officials responded to the scene.
HARTFORD -- A standoff with an intoxicated man in Hartford shut down surrounding streets for hours on Sunday, June 30.A family member at the residence called the Washington County Sheriff's Office around 2:15 p.m.Officials say at one point, the 80-year-old intoxicated man fired a gun into the ceiling.Family retreated to the lower level of the residence before the tactical team was able to get them out safely.PHOTO GALLERYOfficers then negotiated with the elderly man and he was taken into custody around 4:30 p.m. He was checked out for medical purposes.Charges of reckless use of a firearm and reckless use of a dangerous weapon will be referred to the district attorney.Highway 60 was shut down for about two hours as officials responded to the scene.
16-year-old bicyclist struck by vehicle in West Bend; driver cited
WEST BEND -- A 16-year-old boy was treated and released from the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in West Bend Wednesday, June 19.It happened just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Street.Police said the 16-year-old boy was riding his bicycle eastbound on the sidewalk on East Washington Street when he entered the crosswalk at North Street.
WEST BEND -- A 16-year-old boy was treated and released from the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in West Bend Wednesday, June 19.It happened just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Street.Police said the 16-year-old boy was riding his bicycle eastbound on the sidewalk on East Washington Street when he entered the crosswalk at North Street.
Probation plus jail time for Hubertus man accused of stealing from Holy Hill church
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Hubertus man convicted of stealing money from the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary Church in the Town of Erin in Washington County was sentenced to probation plus jail time on Thursday, June 6.Pierre Valodine, 76, on April 3 pleaded guilty to one count of theft of movable property -- greater than $10,000.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Hubertus man convicted of stealing money from the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary Church in the Town of Erin in Washington County was sentenced to probation plus jail time on Thursday, June 6.Pierre Valodine, 76, on April 3 pleaded guilty to one count of theft of movable property -- greater than $10,000.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital via Flight for Life after crash involving deer in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- A 50-year-old motorcyclist was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after a crash involving a deer early Thursday, June 6in Germantown.It happened around 4:15 a.m. on Highway 145 near Fond du Lac Avenue.According to police, a driver following the motorcycle saw sparks in the roadway and came upon the unconscious 50-year-old man and the deer.
GERMANTOWN -- A 50-year-old motorcyclist was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after a crash involving a deer early Thursday, June 6in Germantown.It happened around 4:15 a.m. on Highway 145 near Fond du Lac Avenue.According to police, a driver following the motorcycle saw sparks in the roadway and came upon the unconscious 50-year-old man and the deer.