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.
Washington County Sheriff's Office swears in new sheriff
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- There's a new sheriff in town in Washington County.Martin Schulteis was sworn in Thursday evening, Jan. 3.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- There's a new sheriff in town in Washington County.Martin Schulteis was sworn in Thursday evening, Jan. 3.
Drank 'too much:' West Bend man sentenced to prison in death of pedestrian after costume party
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A West Bend man accused of driving drunk and killing a pedestrian who had been at the same Halloween costume party he was at has been sentenced to prison.Brian George, 54, in October, pleaded no contest to one count of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and one count of operating a firearm while intoxicated.In court on Thursday, Dec. 13, George was sentenced to serve five years in prison and five years extended supervision on the first charge, and nine months in jail on the second.Additionally, his license was revoked for 12 months, and he was ordered to utilize an ignition interlock device for five years, when his driving privileges are reinstated.The crash happened on Oct. 29, around 2:30 a.m. That's when prosecutors said a vehicle driven by George struck Jason Scherr, 37, who was found lying in the roadway near Jug's Hitching Post in the Town of Wayne in Washington County."We were initially responding there because we thought he was passed out on the road," said Capt.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A West Bend man accused of driving drunk and killing a pedestrian who had been at the same Halloween costume party he was at has been sentenced to prison.Brian George, 54, in October, pleaded no contest to one count of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and one count of operating a firearm while intoxicated.In court on Thursday, Dec. 13, George was sentenced to serve five years in prison and five years extended supervision on the first charge, and nine months in jail on the second.Additionally, his license was revoked for 12 months, and he was ordered to utilize an ignition interlock device for five years, when his driving privileges are reinstated.The crash happened on Oct. 29, around 2:30 a.m. That's when prosecutors said a vehicle driven by George struck Jason Scherr, 37, who was found lying in the roadway near Jug's Hitching Post in the Town of Wayne in Washington County."We were initially responding there because we thought he was passed out on the road," said Capt.
'In and out... in less than a minute:' Employees held at gunpoint during robbery at AT&T store
GERMANTOWN -- Terrifying surveillance video shows three men who charged into a Germantown AT&T store, and robbed it at gunpoint."They knew exactly what they were going to do," said Lt.
GERMANTOWN -- Terrifying surveillance video shows three men who charged into a Germantown AT&T store, and robbed it at gunpoint."They knew exactly what they were going to do," said Lt.
New Berlin semi driver suffers 'medical crisis,' dies on scene of crash on I-41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A New Berlin man died at the scene of a crash on I-41 near Highway 33 in the Town of Addison in Washington County Monday afternoon, Dec. 17 -- after apparently suffering a medical emergency while driving.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, just after noon, they were notified of the crash -- with the initial caller indicating he had not seen any movement in the cab of the semi, and the driver wasn't exiting.Deputies and Wisconsin State Patrol officials responded, and located the semi in a marshy area about a half-mile south of Highway DW, west of I-41.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A New Berlin man died at the scene of a crash on I-41 near Highway 33 in the Town of Addison in Washington County Monday afternoon, Dec. 17 -- after apparently suffering a medical emergency while driving.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, just after noon, they were notified of the crash -- with the initial caller indicating he had not seen any movement in the cab of the semi, and the driver wasn't exiting.Deputies and Wisconsin State Patrol officials responded, and located the semi in a marshy area about a half-mile south of Highway DW, west of I-41.
Sheriff: Man 'driving a 3,500-pound bullet' overdosed in squad after pursuit, crash at I-41/45 split
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16 along I-41 near Holy Hill Road -- accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Washington County.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16 along I-41 near Holy Hill Road -- accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Washington County.
