'Willing to kill police officers:' Germantown man out on bond, charged in 'active shooter' incident
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Jon Thorin of Germantown faces multiple charges for his alleged actions in what officials described as an "active shooter" situation on Tuesday, May 14.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Jon Thorin of Germantown faces multiple charges for his alleged actions in what officials described as an "active shooter" situation on Tuesday, May 14.
Police: 3 brothers hurt in crash near Holy Hill Road released from hospital; 2 in critical condition
GERMANTOWN -- A crash on I-41 southbound near Holy Hill Road turned the life of a Kewaskum family upside down.
GERMANTOWN -- A crash on I-41 southbound near Holy Hill Road turned the life of a Kewaskum family upside down.
Police: 5 brothers involved in rollover crash on I-41 SB near Holy Hill Road
GERMANTOWN -- Five brothers were hurt in a rollover crash on I-41 southbound near Holy Hill Road in Germantown.
GERMANTOWN -- Five brothers were hurt in a rollover crash on I-41 southbound near Holy Hill Road in Germantown.
Prison for man 'driving a 3,500-pound bullet,' who overdosed in squad after pursuit, crash at 41/45 split
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 36-year-old Redgranite man accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Washington County was sentenced to prison Wednesday, May 22.Nathan Reynolds in April pleaded guilty to two charges -- resisting/failing to stop and possession of narcotic drugs.In court Wednesday, Reynolds was sentenced to serve nine months in jail on the first conviction, and 18 months in prison and two years' extended supervision on the second conviction -- to be served concurrently.Sheriff's officials said he overdosed while he was sitting in the back of a squad car on Dec. 16, 2018.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 36-year-old Redgranite man accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Washington County was sentenced to prison Wednesday, May 22.Nathan Reynolds in April pleaded guilty to two charges -- resisting/failing to stop and possession of narcotic drugs.In court Wednesday, Reynolds was sentenced to serve nine months in jail on the first conviction, and 18 months in prison and two years' extended supervision on the second conviction -- to be served concurrently.Sheriff's officials said he overdosed while he was sitting in the back of a squad car on Dec. 16, 2018.
Kitten recovering after being encased in spray foam, left in garbage can
HILLSBORO, Ore. — An 8-week-old kitten was recovering after he was found trapped in a garbage can, encased in spray foam.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the discovery was made on May 3.A garbage collector was using the hydraulic arm on the truck to empty out the garbage can and noticed something was stuck, so he went to look and saw the kitten hanging upside down."Upon further inspection, he noticed a small cat, encased in spray foam, hanging upside down from its back legs," according to sheriff's office news release. "The driver knew the cat was still alive because he could hear it whining."He then brought the garbage can back to the disposal facility where staff were able to free the kitten.The kitten was in the care of a veterinarian at Washington County Animal Services’ Bonnie L.
HILLSBORO, Ore. — An 8-week-old kitten was recovering after he was found trapped in a garbage can, encased in spray foam.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the discovery was made on May 3.A garbage collector was using the hydraulic arm on the truck to empty out the garbage can and noticed something was stuck, so he went to look and saw the kitten hanging upside down."Upon further inspection, he noticed a small cat, encased in spray foam, hanging upside down from its back legs," according to sheriff's office news release. "The driver knew the cat was still alive because he could hear it whining."He then brought the garbage can back to the disposal facility where staff were able to free the kitten.The kitten was in the care of a veterinarian at Washington County Animal Services’ Bonnie L.
'Mental health issues:' 1 in custody after active shooter situation in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- One person was taken into custody following an active shooter situation in Germantown Wednesday morning, May 15.
GERMANTOWN -- One person was taken into custody following an active shooter situation in Germantown Wednesday morning, May 15.
Washington Co. sheriff: 1 dead, another injured after collision on WIS 33 at Nabob Road
TOWNSHIP OF WEST BEND -- One person is dead and another injured after a two-vehicle collision on WIS 33 at Nabob Road in the Township of West Bend.
TOWNSHIP OF WEST BEND -- One person is dead and another injured after a two-vehicle collision on WIS 33 at Nabob Road in the Township of West Bend.
Washington County sheriff releases surveillance video in effort to apprehend bank robbery suspect
ALLENTON -- Washington County sheriff's officials on Tuesday, April 16 released surveillance video from a bank robbery on April 8 at the National Exchange Bank on Blueberry Road near Main Street in Allenton -- in an effort to identify the robber.Officials said just after 11 a.m., a male, white, described as being in his early to mid-20s, described as short, standing 5’5" to 5’8" tall and slender with facial hear, wearing glasses, dark pants, a dark long sleeve shirt, and a dark colored winter knit cap entered the bank.
ALLENTON -- Washington County sheriff's officials on Tuesday, April 16 released surveillance video from a bank robbery on April 8 at the National Exchange Bank on Blueberry Road near Main Street in Allenton -- in an effort to identify the robber.Officials said just after 11 a.m., a male, white, described as being in his early to mid-20s, described as short, standing 5’5" to 5’8" tall and slender with facial hear, wearing glasses, dark pants, a dark long sleeve shirt, and a dark colored winter knit cap entered the bank.
12-year-old girl arrested, accused of posting threat of violence at West Bend middle school
WEST BEND -- West Bend police said a 12-year-old girl was arrested after a threatening message was posted to social media on Monday, April 15 regarding violence at Badger Middle School.According to police, investigators identified the 12-year-old girl who wrote and sent the message, and took her into custody.Police were referring charges of disorderly conduct to juvenile authorities.School administrators and the police thanked the students that assisted in this investigation.West Bend police reminded students if they have been threatened, or believe someone is a threat to others they should immediately report it using one of the following resources:
WEST BEND -- West Bend police said a 12-year-old girl was arrested after a threatening message was posted to social media on Monday, April 15 regarding violence at Badger Middle School.According to police, investigators identified the 12-year-old girl who wrote and sent the message, and took her into custody.Police were referring charges of disorderly conduct to juvenile authorities.School administrators and the police thanked the students that assisted in this investigation.West Bend police reminded students if they have been threatened, or believe someone is a threat to others they should immediately report it using one of the following resources:
Recognize him? Sheriff's officials seek man who robbed National Exchange Bank in Addison
ADDISON -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office need your help identifying a man who robbed the National Exchange Bank on Blueberry Road near Main Street in the Town of Addison on Monday, April 8.The teller reported that a man, white, entered the bank just after 11 a.m. He approached the counter, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the bank teller.
ADDISON -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office need your help identifying a man who robbed the National Exchange Bank on Blueberry Road near Main Street in the Town of Addison on Monday, April 8.The teller reported that a man, white, entered the bank just after 11 a.m. He approached the counter, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the bank teller.
Chain-reaction crash involved school bus with 44 children on board in Richfield
RICHFIELD -- A chain-reaction crash involving a school bus in Richfield Monday morning, April 8 sent four children to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Hillside Road at Elmwood Road in Richfield.A preliminary investigation revealed a 23-year-old woman in a vehicle headed southbound on Hillside Road failed to stop for a stop sign at Elmwood Road and struck an SUV headed eastbound, being driven by a 50-year-old Richfield man.The impact forced the SUV into the path of the school bus that was on Hillside Road, approaching the four-way controlled intersection.The Riteway Bus Service school bus was driven by a 56-year-old Town of Farmington woman.
RICHFIELD -- A chain-reaction crash involving a school bus in Richfield Monday morning, April 8 sent four children to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Hillside Road at Elmwood Road in Richfield.A preliminary investigation revealed a 23-year-old woman in a vehicle headed southbound on Hillside Road failed to stop for a stop sign at Elmwood Road and struck an SUV headed eastbound, being driven by a 50-year-old Richfield man.The impact forced the SUV into the path of the school bus that was on Hillside Road, approaching the four-way controlled intersection.The Riteway Bus Service school bus was driven by a 56-year-old Town of Farmington woman.
'Placing money in his pocket:' Hubertus man accused of stealing from Holy Hill church pleads guilty
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Hubertus man accused of stealing money from the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary Church in the Town of Erin in Washington County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Pierre Valodine, 76, on Wednesday, April 3 pleaded guilty to one count of theft of movable property -- greater than $10,000.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Hubertus man accused of stealing money from the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary Church in the Town of Erin in Washington County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Pierre Valodine, 76, on Wednesday, April 3 pleaded guilty to one count of theft of movable property -- greater than $10,000.
2 dead, 3 injured following head-on collision in Washington Co., speed believed to be factor
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two men died and three children were injured in a head-on crash in Washington County Sunday night, March 17.The victims were identified by Washington County sheriff's officials as John Johnson, 52, from the Town of Barton and Michael Roeber, 51, from West Bend.The crash happened around 7 p.m. in the area of County Highway NN, east of County Highway M in Jackson.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two men died and three children were injured in a head-on crash in Washington County Sunday night, March 17.The victims were identified by Washington County sheriff's officials as John Johnson, 52, from the Town of Barton and Michael Roeber, 51, from West Bend.The crash happened around 7 p.m. in the area of County Highway NN, east of County Highway M in Jackson.
1 killed, 1 injured in wrong-way, head-on crash in West Bend
WEST BEND -- A 43-year-old man was killed and a 31-year-old woman injured in a two-vehicle crash in West Bend on Friday night, March 8.The man who died was identified as Jason Lisko of the Town of Jackson.It happened around 8:30 p.m. at Highway 33 and Riesch Drive in the Town of Barton in Washington County.
WEST BEND -- A 43-year-old man was killed and a 31-year-old woman injured in a two-vehicle crash in West Bend on Friday night, March 8.The man who died was identified as Jason Lisko of the Town of Jackson.It happened around 8:30 p.m. at Highway 33 and Riesch Drive in the Town of Barton in Washington County.
Sheriff: Woman, 37, struck by train and killed in Washington County
SLINGER -- A woman was killed when she was struck by a train in Washington County Friday night, March 8.Sheriff's officials identified the victim as Jodi Schonasky, 37, of Slinger.The crash involved a Canadian National train.
SLINGER -- A woman was killed when she was struck by a train in Washington County Friday night, March 8.Sheriff's officials identified the victim as Jodi Schonasky, 37, of Slinger.The crash involved a Canadian National train.
Man found hiding in basement after hit-and-run crash led to standoff in West Bend
WEST BEND -- A crash led to a standoff in West Bend on Thursday, Feb. 14.According to police, just after 11 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of the crash near 7th Avenue and Walnut Street.
WEST BEND -- A crash led to a standoff in West Bend on Thursday, Feb. 14.According to police, just after 11 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of the crash near 7th Avenue and Walnut Street.
Scam alert: West Bend police warn of call claiming to be from Social Security
WEST BEND -- West Bend police have issued a warning after seeing an uptick in Social Security scam calls.Police say the scammers identify themselves as Social Security Administration employees, and request personal information over the phone.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police have issued a warning after seeing an uptick in Social Security scam calls.Police say the scammers identify themselves as Social Security Administration employees, and request personal information over the phone.
West Bend police: 14-year-old boy posted 'vague threats' on social media directed at other students
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a 14-year-old student was taken into custody after officials say he "posted some vague threats on social media directed at other students at the high schools."The posts were made on Thursday, Jan. 24.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a 14-year-old student was taken into custody after officials say he "posted some vague threats on social media directed at other students at the high schools."The posts were made on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Recognize him? West Bend police seek suspect who robbed Chase Bank
WEST BEND -- West Bend police need your help identifying a suspect who robbed the Chase Bank on Washington Street on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7.It happened around 1:30 p.m. at the bank on Washington near 8th Avenue.Police said the suspect implied he had a weapon and demanded money -- fleeing with an undetermined amount.No one was hurt.Police described the suspect as a man, white, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 200 pounds.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police need your help identifying a suspect who robbed the Chase Bank on Washington Street on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7.It happened around 1:30 p.m. at the bank on Washington near 8th Avenue.Police said the suspect implied he had a weapon and demanded money -- fleeing with an undetermined amount.No one was hurt.Police described the suspect as a man, white, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 200 pounds.