Police: Man passes out drunk while shopping for car at West Bend dealership
WEST BEND -- Police say a 47-year-old man was drinking while shopping for a car at a West Bend dealership and passed out mid-negotiations.
WEST BEND -- Police say a 47-year-old man was drinking while shopping for a car at a West Bend dealership and passed out mid-negotiations.
West Bend man accused of sexual assault, threatening woman pleads not guilty
WEST BEND -- A 42-year-old West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was in court Monday, June 18 for his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
WEST BEND -- A 42-year-old West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was in court Monday, June 18 for his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
Washington County Sheriff: 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-41
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Lanes were closed on I-41 for a short period of time as deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash Sunday night, June 17.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, they were notified of the crash on I-41 southbound between Highway 45 and Holy Hill Road just before 9 p.m.Once they arrived, three people were found to have minor injures.Authorities say a 39-year-old Milwaukee man was heading southbound on Highway 45 attempting to merge onto I-41.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Lanes were closed on I-41 for a short period of time as deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash Sunday night, June 17.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, they were notified of the crash on I-41 southbound between Highway 45 and Holy Hill Road just before 9 p.m.Once they arrived, three people were found to have minor injures.Authorities say a 39-year-old Milwaukee man was heading southbound on Highway 45 attempting to merge onto I-41.
81-year-old man dies after weed cutting machine overturned on Wallace Lake in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The body of an 81-year-old man was recovered from Wallace Lake in Washington County Thursday afternoon, June 14 amid a report of a missing boater.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The body of an 81-year-old man was recovered from Wallace Lake in Washington County Thursday afternoon, June 14 amid a report of a missing boater.
Police: Men who conned elderly couple out of thousands in paving scam likely seeking new victims
GERMANTOWN -- An elderly couple from Germantown is out thousands of dollars after police say con men took advantage of their trusting nature.
GERMANTOWN -- An elderly couple from Germantown is out thousands of dollars after police say con men took advantage of their trusting nature.
'This is the 4th time:' 3 suspects sought after attempted break-in at Germantown gun shop
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help identifying three suspects wanted in connection with an attempted break-in that happened early Monday morning, June 11 at Ron's Gun Shop.It happened around 1 a.m. at the shop off Lannon Road and I-41.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help identifying three suspects wanted in connection with an attempted break-in that happened early Monday morning, June 11 at Ron's Gun Shop.It happened around 1 a.m. at the shop off Lannon Road and I-41.
Case dismissed against Jackson man accused of leaving gun in restroom at Starbucks
WEST BEND -- The case filed against a Jackson man accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store has been dismissed.Joseph Emery, 42, faced one misdemeanor count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Prosecutors say he told investigators he simply forgot the firearm, and there was no ill will in this case.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Starbucks store on 18th Avenue near Washington Street on April 9 for a report of a firearm found in a restroom.
WEST BEND -- The case filed against a Jackson man accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store has been dismissed.Joseph Emery, 42, faced one misdemeanor count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Prosecutors say he told investigators he simply forgot the firearm, and there was no ill will in this case.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Starbucks store on 18th Avenue near Washington Street on April 9 for a report of a firearm found in a restroom.
Traffic alert: Crumpled trailer creates some serious issues for drivers in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Drivers take note...
GERMANTOWN -- Drivers take note...
Washington Co. deputy mooned in middle of road while responding to stop sign thefts
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 18-year-old is facing charges after officials say he stole stop signs in Washington County Sunday evening, May 27.The Washington County Sheriff's Office received information around 11:30 p.m., that a group was taking down stop signs on Cedarview Road in the Town of Addison.Officials say the first responding deputy was met by an 18-year-old mooning them in the middle of the road.Multiple people were located at a nearby home and were cited for underage alcohol.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 18-year-old is facing charges after officials say he stole stop signs in Washington County Sunday evening, May 27.The Washington County Sheriff's Office received information around 11:30 p.m., that a group was taking down stop signs on Cedarview Road in the Town of Addison.Officials say the first responding deputy was met by an 18-year-old mooning them in the middle of the road.Multiple people were located at a nearby home and were cited for underage alcohol.
West Bend police warn of bomb scare scam at Dollar General stores across the state
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning of a bomb scare scam.Police said on Tuesday morning, May 22, a call came into the Dollar General store from an individual who indicated there was a bomb in the store, and demanded money be transferred via prepaid credit cards.Managers at the Dollar General realized this was a scam and called police.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning of a bomb scare scam.Police said on Tuesday morning, May 22, a call came into the Dollar General store from an individual who indicated there was a bomb in the store, and demanded money be transferred via prepaid credit cards.Managers at the Dollar General realized this was a scam and called police.
Walmart semi catches fire on I-41 off-ramp in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A semi truck caught fire off I-41 in Washington County Saturday, May 19.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the driver -- a 63-year-old New Lisbon man -- was traveling northbound on I-41 in the Town of Polk, when the front passenger side tire had a blowout.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A semi truck caught fire off I-41 in Washington County Saturday, May 19.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the driver -- a 63-year-old New Lisbon man -- was traveling northbound on I-41 in the Town of Polk, when the front passenger side tire had a blowout.
Germantown police ask for help to ID man suspected of 'lewd' behavior in restaurant
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say committed an act of lewd and lascivious behavior at a restaurant on Thursday, May 17.Officials say 'Lewd and Lascivious Behavior' is a class A misdemeanor.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say committed an act of lewd and lascivious behavior at a restaurant on Thursday, May 17.Officials say 'Lewd and Lascivious Behavior' is a class A misdemeanor.
'Drinking beer in his vehicle:' West Bend man, 73, arrested for 8th OWI offense after brief pursuit
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, 73, was arrested for his eighth OWI offense after an individual called police to report a driver "drinking beer in his vehicle."According to police, the call came in around 4:45 p.m. The caller reported the man was driving away from a business on South Main Street.An officer spotted the man's vehicle headed northbound on Main Street, and the vehicle was stopped at Main and High Street.
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, 73, was arrested for his eighth OWI offense after an individual called police to report a driver "drinking beer in his vehicle."According to police, the call came in around 4:45 p.m. The caller reported the man was driving away from a business on South Main Street.An officer spotted the man's vehicle headed northbound on Main Street, and the vehicle was stopped at Main and High Street.
39,000 pounds of sausage spilled onto I-41 following semi rollover in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Crews were working around four hours picking up 39,000 pounds of sausage after a semi-tractor trailer rolled over in the Town of Wayne Sunday night, May 13.It happened just before 11 p.m. in the median of I-41 south of STH 28.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the investigation revealed that the driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer and lost control of the semi-tractor trailer which then rolled onto its side into the median.The driver of the semi was taken to the hospital by the Kewaskum Rescue where he was treated for his minor injures and was later released.Officials say the trailer was loaded with 39,000 pounds of sausage.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Crews were working around four hours picking up 39,000 pounds of sausage after a semi-tractor trailer rolled over in the Town of Wayne Sunday night, May 13.It happened just before 11 p.m. in the median of I-41 south of STH 28.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the investigation revealed that the driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer and lost control of the semi-tractor trailer which then rolled onto its side into the median.The driver of the semi was taken to the hospital by the Kewaskum Rescue where he was treated for his minor injures and was later released.Officials say the trailer was loaded with 39,000 pounds of sausage.
Milwaukee teen arrested following pursuit of stolen vehicle in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 17-year-old Milwaukee teen was taken into custody early Saturday morning, May 12 after leading police on pursuit in a stolen vehicle.It began around 5 a.m. when authorities got a call from a Village of Kewaskum resident that their vehicle had just been stolen from their driveway.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 17-year-old Milwaukee teen was taken into custody early Saturday morning, May 12 after leading police on pursuit in a stolen vehicle.It began around 5 a.m. when authorities got a call from a Village of Kewaskum resident that their vehicle had just been stolen from their driveway.
Man taken to hospital via Flight for Life after motorcycle struck deer in Washington County
TOWN OF TRENTON -- A man, 44, from the Town of Farmington had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after his motorcycle struck a deer on Saturday night, May 5.It happened around 11:15 p.m. on Wallace Lake Road west of Poplar Road in the Town of Trenton in Washington County.Sheriff's officials said the man was located lying in the ditch with a severe head injury.Wallace Lake Road was closed for about an hour.A preliminary investigation revealed that the man had been driving eastbound on Wallace Lake Road when he struck the deer He was ejected, and wasn't wearing a helmet.
TOWN OF TRENTON -- A man, 44, from the Town of Farmington had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after his motorcycle struck a deer on Saturday night, May 5.It happened around 11:15 p.m. on Wallace Lake Road west of Poplar Road in the Town of Trenton in Washington County.Sheriff's officials said the man was located lying in the ditch with a severe head injury.Wallace Lake Road was closed for about an hour.A preliminary investigation revealed that the man had been driving eastbound on Wallace Lake Road when he struck the deer He was ejected, and wasn't wearing a helmet.
Police: 22-year-old West Bend woman no longer considered missing
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say 22-year-old Kristen Cook is no longer considered missing.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say 22-year-old Kristen Cook is no longer considered missing.