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.
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.
