Developing: Crash closed all lanes of I-41 northbound in Slinger in Washington County

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.

'I'll take every one of you out:' Man charged in Germantown 'active shooter' incident pleads not guilty

'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

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.

Washington County: 2-year-old child dies after being pulled from Big Cedar Lake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Prison for man 'driving a 3,500-pound bullet,' who overdosed in squad after pursuit, crash at 41/45 split

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

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.