Germantown police seek suspect accused of taking photo of woman in McDonald's restroom

GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are seeking a suspect accused of taking a photo of a woman in the restroom at McDonald's.According to police, on Monday, April 9, officers were called out for a "disorderly conduct" call at the McDonald's at Mequon Rd.There, they learned the suspect came into the women's restroom and took the photo of the woman from under the stall.The suspect then fled the scene in a recreational vehicle, white in color with a blue stripe and no license plates.Anyone with information is asked to contact Germantown police.

$200K+ in damage: Firefighters battle chimney fire at home in West Bend

WEST BEND -- A home in West Bend suffered significant damage after a fire started Saturday night, March 31.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a house fire near the area of Lake Dr.

Speeds over 115 mph: 2 in custody following pursuit of stolen vehicles in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two people are in custody and another escaped after a 20 mile police pursuit happened early Saturday morning, March 24 in Washington County.The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it all began just before 12:30 a.m. when they were notified by the Wisconsin State Patrol in Fond du lac that they received a 911 report of two vehicles driving reckless at over 100 miles-per-hour on I-41 in Fond du lac County.

Washington County Sheriff's Office investigates hit-and-run crash to home

TOWN OF JACKSON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash to a home in the Town of Jackson.Officials said in a Facebook post, the wreck happened to a home on Summer Dr.

Attempted homicide: West Bend boy, 16, accused of stabbing mother after discipline over tablet use

WEST BEND -- A West Bend boy, 16, was arrested for attempted first degree intentional homicide after police say he attacked his mother, stabbing her several times.It happened Sunday, March 11 around 6:15 p.m.Police say the mother, 43, sustained several stab wounds to both of her hands.

Washington County: Man dies after car strikes tree; speed and no seat belt believed to be factors

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Hartford man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Wayne Sunday morning, March 11.The Washington County Sheriff's Office was notified of the crash on Midland Drive south of Mohawk Road just after 4 a.m.Deputies extricated a 35-year-old City of Hartford man from the vehicle.

Fire causes $40K in damage to Washington County home, cause likely electrical

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27 responded to the scene of house fire on Lakeview Avenue in the Village of Richfield.

Washington County sheriff: 61-year-old man nearly run over by semi-tractor in Richfield

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports a 61-year-old New Berlin man was nearly run over by a semi-tractor in the Village of Richfield.

West Allis woman breaks neck after falling asleep behind the wheel, rolling vehicle

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A West Allis woman broke her neck in a crash after Washington County sheriff's officials say she fell asleep behind the wheel.The crash happened Saturday night, Feb. 17 on I-41 near County Highway D in the Town of Wayne, around 11 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the vehicle driven by the West Allis woman, 61, was headed southbound when the woman fell asleep and lost control.

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.

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.

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.

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.