West Bend police: 2 arrested after shots fired incident in Taco Bell drive-thru
WEST BEND -- Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident at a Taco bell restaurant that happened early Saturday morning, Feb. 17 in West Bend.At around 2:15 a.m., police were called the Taco Bell located near Main St.
WEST BEND -- Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident at a Taco bell restaurant that happened early Saturday morning, Feb. 17 in West Bend.At around 2:15 a.m., police were called the Taco Bell located near Main St.
Convicted sex offenders set for release; will live in Washington County home
WAUKESHA -- Two convicted sex offenders are set to be released in Washington County within the next month.
WAUKESHA -- Two convicted sex offenders are set to be released in Washington County within the next month.
Milwaukee man arrested for OWI, 4th offense after vehicle found in ditch on I-41
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man, 33, was arrested for OWI, fourth offense after a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper found his vehicle in a ditch on I-41 SB near County Highway D early Sunday, Feb. 4.According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, shortly after 7 a.m., the trooper responded to the scene and spoke with the man, who was taken to a nearby indoor facility, where standardized field sobriety tests were conducted.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man, 33, was arrested for OWI, fourth offense after a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper found his vehicle in a ditch on I-41 SB near County Highway D early Sunday, Feb. 4.According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, shortly after 7 a.m., the trooper responded to the scene and spoke with the man, who was taken to a nearby indoor facility, where standardized field sobriety tests were conducted.
West Bend police warn about telemarketers seeking donations for "Police & Troopers"
WEST BEND -- The West Bend Police Department is warning residents about telemarketers seeking donations for "Americans for Police & Trooper Safety.""Soliciting for the Military, the police, fallen soldiers," said Tom Pihringer.Tom Pihringer is no stranger to telemarketers pushing for a donation."That's what I can't figure out; how they would get a cellphone number," said Pihringer.For years, the 64-year-old has received calls from several organizations."It boils me up really bad," said Pihringer.Police have a new telemarketing alert for people to keep in mind."I believe once a call was made in the area it was a sign that many more were going to be made," said Jackson Police Chief Jed Dolnick.Jackson police recently posted to a message on social media warning residents of telemarketers seeking donations for police and state troopers.In the Facebook post, officials say the treasurer, David Dierks, is associated with a number of other organizations that use the police name to raise funds.
WEST BEND -- The West Bend Police Department is warning residents about telemarketers seeking donations for "Americans for Police & Trooper Safety.""Soliciting for the Military, the police, fallen soldiers," said Tom Pihringer.Tom Pihringer is no stranger to telemarketers pushing for a donation."That's what I can't figure out; how they would get a cellphone number," said Pihringer.For years, the 64-year-old has received calls from several organizations."It boils me up really bad," said Pihringer.Police have a new telemarketing alert for people to keep in mind."I believe once a call was made in the area it was a sign that many more were going to be made," said Jackson Police Chief Jed Dolnick.Jackson police recently posted to a message on social media warning residents of telemarketers seeking donations for police and state troopers.In the Facebook post, officials say the treasurer, David Dierks, is associated with a number of other organizations that use the police name to raise funds.
Sheriff's officials: Driver, possibly impaired, causes head-on crash on Highway 45
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County sheriff's officials late Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, were called out to a head-on crash on Highway 45.It began around 4:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials said prior to the crash, they received multiple calls in regards to the poor driving of the suspect vehicle on Highway 45 NB from Highway 175 -- with some indicating the driver was possibly impaired.At 4:45 p.m., officials were notified that the suspect vehicle crossed over the median and struck a southbound vehicle head-on.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County sheriff's officials late Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, were called out to a head-on crash on Highway 45.It began around 4:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials said prior to the crash, they received multiple calls in regards to the poor driving of the suspect vehicle on Highway 45 NB from Highway 175 -- with some indicating the driver was possibly impaired.At 4:45 p.m., officials were notified that the suspect vehicle crossed over the median and struck a southbound vehicle head-on.
Random Lake man arrested for OWI, drug paraphernalia found in car
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old man from Random Lake was arrested Wednesday morning, Jan. 31 for 1st offense OWI.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old man from Random Lake was arrested Wednesday morning, Jan. 31 for 1st offense OWI.
Not guilty due to mental disease: Man ordered committed for 31+ years after attack on 13-year-old neighbor
RICHFIELD -- A man accused in connection with a brutal attack on his 13-year-old neighbor in Richfield in August has been ordered committed.Brian Olson, 47, on Jan. 11 pleaded no contest, and was found guilty but not guilty due to mental disease/defect on two counts -- mayhem, use of a dangerous weapon and failing to comply with an officer taking a person into custody.He was then ordered committed for 31 1/2 years.
RICHFIELD -- A man accused in connection with a brutal attack on his 13-year-old neighbor in Richfield in August has been ordered committed.Brian Olson, 47, on Jan. 11 pleaded no contest, and was found guilty but not guilty due to mental disease/defect on two counts -- mayhem, use of a dangerous weapon and failing to comply with an officer taking a person into custody.He was then ordered committed for 31 1/2 years.
South Milwaukee man arrested twice for drunk driving within 4 hours
WEST BEND -- A 26-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested twice in four hours for drunk driving Thursday night, January 4th.At around 5:45 p.m., West Bend police said an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the area of Barton Avenue and Main Street.
WEST BEND -- A 26-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested twice in four hours for drunk driving Thursday night, January 4th.At around 5:45 p.m., West Bend police said an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the area of Barton Avenue and Main Street.
Police: Woman suspected of burglarizing multiple unlocked homes in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are investigating a home burglary that happened on Sumac Road, Tuesday afternoon, January 2nd.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are investigating a home burglary that happened on Sumac Road, Tuesday afternoon, January 2nd.
Alcohol believed to have been factor in New Year's Day crash in Town of Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a crash that happened early on New Year's Day in the Town of Germantown.It happened on Division Road around 6:00 a.m.Washington County sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.We're told the injuries suffered by the sole occupant of the vehicle were not severe.PHOTO GALLERY
GERMANTOWN -- Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a crash that happened early on New Year's Day in the Town of Germantown.It happened on Division Road around 6:00 a.m.Washington County sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.We're told the injuries suffered by the sole occupant of the vehicle were not severe.PHOTO GALLERY
Germantown police seek owner of lost wedding ring, found at Walmart store
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help in their effort to return a lost wedding ring to its owner.The ring was found at the Walmart store in Germantown by a customer.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help in their effort to return a lost wedding ring to its owner.The ring was found at the Walmart store in Germantown by a customer.
Man accused in 3-county pursuit of stolen vehicle told investigators he was denied access to homeless shelter
OSHKOSH -- A man accused in connection with a three-county pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Christmas Day told investigators he was denied access to a homeless shelter in Oshkosh -- so he was headed to one in Milwaukee, indicating he "was not going to freeze to death when he found a car with keys in it."This case began in Winnebago County.
OSHKOSH -- A man accused in connection with a three-county pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Christmas Day told investigators he was denied access to a homeless shelter in Oshkosh -- so he was headed to one in Milwaukee, indicating he "was not going to freeze to death when he found a car with keys in it."This case began in Winnebago County.
Germantown police: "Rocket motor shell" discovered at Waste Management recycling facility
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are issuing a warning after a "rocket motor shell" was discovered at a recycling facility.According to police, on December 21st around noon, staff at Waste Management on Grant Drive in Germantown contacted police requesting assistance with the shell that was found at their facility after someone apparently placed it in a recycling container and it was unknowingly transported to the facility.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded and took custody of the shell, which they determined posed no risk.Police said "it should go without saying that this is not the way to dispose of items like this."If you happen to find an item like this, you're asked to contact police so they can deal with them with minimal disruption to the public and businesses.Police said they do not know where this rocket motor shell originally came from.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are issuing a warning after a "rocket motor shell" was discovered at a recycling facility.According to police, on December 21st around noon, staff at Waste Management on Grant Drive in Germantown contacted police requesting assistance with the shell that was found at their facility after someone apparently placed it in a recycling container and it was unknowingly transported to the facility.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded and took custody of the shell, which they determined posed no risk.Police said "it should go without saying that this is not the way to dispose of items like this."If you happen to find an item like this, you're asked to contact police so they can deal with them with minimal disruption to the public and businesses.Police said they do not know where this rocket motor shell originally came from.
Taser deployed on man after 3-county high-speed pursuit of stolen vehicle; shots fired by supervisor
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 25-year-old Appleton man will face multiple charges after leading deputies on a pursuit early Monday morning, December 25th.Just before 1:00 a.m., Fond du Lac County sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a speeding violation on I-41 southbound.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 25-year-old Appleton man will face multiple charges after leading deputies on a pursuit early Monday morning, December 25th.Just before 1:00 a.m., Fond du Lac County sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a speeding violation on I-41 southbound.
Replacement baby Jesus stolen from West Bend Nativity after head, arm ripped from figurine
WEST BEND -- West Bend police said on Christmas Eve a replacement baby Jesus at the Nativity scene at Old Settlers Park was stolen -- but thanks to an alert police officer, the woman who stole it was quickly apprehended.According to police, around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 24th, the officer saw the woman walking in the area near Main and Hickory carrying a baby jesus figurine.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police said on Christmas Eve a replacement baby Jesus at the Nativity scene at Old Settlers Park was stolen -- but thanks to an alert police officer, the woman who stole it was quickly apprehended.According to police, around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 24th, the officer saw the woman walking in the area near Main and Hickory carrying a baby jesus figurine.
Fire destroys milk parlor, barn in Washington County, cause believed to be electrical
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A milk parlor and barn were destroyed by fire early Friday morning, December 22nd in Washington County.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A milk parlor and barn were destroyed by fire early Friday morning, December 22nd in Washington County.
15-year-old runaway accused of leading deputies on high-speed pursuit; crashing into semi
GERMANTOWN -- A 15-year-old runaway led deputies on a 10-mile pursuit Wednesday afternoon, December 20th, reaching 100 miles-per-hour.
GERMANTOWN -- A 15-year-old runaway led deputies on a 10-mile pursuit Wednesday afternoon, December 20th, reaching 100 miles-per-hour.
80-year-old Hartford man seriously injured in crash on I-41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 80-year-old Hartford man was seriously injured in a crash involving a semi on Thursday, December 14th in Washington County.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on I-41 northbound just north of Pioneer Road in the Town of Polk.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred when a northbound vehicle, driven by an 80-year-old City of Hartford man, began to merge into the slow lane and struck the rear portion of a semi-tractor trailer that was travelling northbound.The vehicle then lost control and rolled over.Another semi that was in the area at the time of the accident, stopped and provided scene safety by blocking the accident scene from oncoming traffic with his semi and setting up orange hazard triangles to warn oncoming motorists.The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 80-year-old Hartford man was seriously injured in a crash involving a semi on Thursday, December 14th in Washington County.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on I-41 northbound just north of Pioneer Road in the Town of Polk.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred when a northbound vehicle, driven by an 80-year-old City of Hartford man, began to merge into the slow lane and struck the rear portion of a semi-tractor trailer that was travelling northbound.The vehicle then lost control and rolled over.Another semi that was in the area at the time of the accident, stopped and provided scene safety by blocking the accident scene from oncoming traffic with his semi and setting up orange hazard triangles to warn oncoming motorists.The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident.