Pictures: Germantown police officer in pursuit of vehicle strikes deer
GERMANTOWN -- A Germantown police officer received minor injuries after a deer ran out in front of his squad early on Wednesday, November 9th.The officer was in the process of pursuing a vehicle on I-41 for a traffic violation around 2:30 a.m. when the squad struck the deer.Again, the officer received only minor injuries.
GERMANTOWN -- A Germantown police officer received minor injuries after a deer ran out in front of his squad early on Wednesday, November 9th.The officer was in the process of pursuing a vehicle on I-41 for a traffic violation around 2:30 a.m. when the squad struck the deer.Again, the officer received only minor injuries.
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office investigates after vehicle ended up in Milwaukee River
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a vehicle ended up in the river early Sunday morning, November 6th.It happened near the intersection of Newark Drive and Lighthouse Lane in the Town of Barton.Sheriff's officials say the vehicle was located unoccupied in the middle of the Milwaukee River.Area residents reported observing a man and woman arguing on the shoreline after the crash.An investigation revealed the vehicle was headed westbound when the operator failed to stop at the stop sign and negotiate a small curve in the roadway before ending up in the river.The investigation is ongoing.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a vehicle ended up in the river early Sunday morning, November 6th.It happened near the intersection of Newark Drive and Lighthouse Lane in the Town of Barton.Sheriff's officials say the vehicle was located unoccupied in the middle of the Milwaukee River.Area residents reported observing a man and woman arguing on the shoreline after the crash.An investigation revealed the vehicle was headed westbound when the operator failed to stop at the stop sign and negotiate a small curve in the roadway before ending up in the river.The investigation is ongoing.
Washington Co. Sheriff's officials seek striking vehicle after woman's foot run over in hit-and-run
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, November 5th.It happened around 3:00 p.m., as the victim, a 42-year-old woman from West end was walking on County Trunk Z.A southbound vehicle crossed the center line and ran over the outer edge of her foot.According to sheriff's officials, the woman was wearing a bright orange traffic-type vest at the time.The suspect vehicle is described as a smaller, older model four-door vehicle that was either faded or sky blue in color.The vehicle was driven by a white man, about 50 years old.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 262-335-4420.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, November 5th.It happened around 3:00 p.m., as the victim, a 42-year-old woman from West end was walking on County Trunk Z.A southbound vehicle crossed the center line and ran over the outer edge of her foot.According to sheriff's officials, the woman was wearing a bright orange traffic-type vest at the time.The suspect vehicle is described as a smaller, older model four-door vehicle that was either faded or sky blue in color.The vehicle was driven by a white man, about 50 years old.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 262-335-4420.
"Just crazy!" Bank robbery suspect busted after stopping for cigarettes during 3-county pursuit
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A bank robbery suspect led police on a wild chase spanning three counties on Tuesday, November 1st -- and it all eventually came to an end in Hartford.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A bank robbery suspect led police on a wild chase spanning three counties on Tuesday, November 1st -- and it all eventually came to an end in Hartford.
"Someone did the right thing:" Germantown police thank Good Samaritan who returned lost cash
GERMANTOWN -- A little bit of good news can go a long way.
GERMANTOWN -- A little bit of good news can go a long way.
Arrested for OWI with kids in the car, woman complains handcuffs interfering with watch; refuses blood draw
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Richfield woman is accused of driving drunk with her young children in her vehicle -- and officials say she was uncooperative during and after her arrest.Washington County Sheriff's officials say on September 23rd, shortly before 8:00 a.m., the woman's vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in front of her that was making a left turn onto Hubertus Road from State Highway 164.The force of the collision pushed the woman's vehicle 130 degrees southeast of the intersection.The woman failed field sobriety tests, and was arrested.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Richfield woman is accused of driving drunk with her young children in her vehicle -- and officials say she was uncooperative during and after her arrest.Washington County Sheriff's officials say on September 23rd, shortly before 8:00 a.m., the woman's vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in front of her that was making a left turn onto Hubertus Road from State Highway 164.The force of the collision pushed the woman's vehicle 130 degrees southeast of the intersection.The woman failed field sobriety tests, and was arrested.
Seventh OWI offense: After crashing into swamp, Hartford man asked deputies to take him to jail
HARTFORD -- A Hartford man was arrested for his seventh OWI offense after crashing into a swampy area in Washington County on October 21st.It happened in the area near Arthur Road and Highway 83 shortly after 9:00 in the morning.Washington County Sheriff's officials say a citizen saw the crash and reported it.When the first deputy arrived, the 50-year-old Hartford man hid in the swamp -- only coming out after a second deputy arrived.
HARTFORD -- A Hartford man was arrested for his seventh OWI offense after crashing into a swampy area in Washington County on October 21st.It happened in the area near Arthur Road and Highway 83 shortly after 9:00 in the morning.Washington County Sheriff's officials say a citizen saw the crash and reported it.When the first deputy arrived, the 50-year-old Hartford man hid in the swamp -- only coming out after a second deputy arrived.
Multiple vehicles damaged after fire at Washington County towing company
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office was called out to a towing company early Sunday morning, October 23rd for a report of several vehicles on fire.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office was called out to a towing company early Sunday morning, October 23rd for a report of several vehicles on fire.
62-year-old Milwaukee woman crashes vehicle after spotting bug on leg
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident that occurred Friday morning, October 21st in the area of Hwy 175 and Crooked Rd in the Town of Addison.Authorities say the driver, a 62-year-old Milwaukee woman, was northbound on Hwy 175 when she observed a bug on her left leg.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident that occurred Friday morning, October 21st in the area of Hwy 175 and Crooked Rd in the Town of Addison.Authorities say the driver, a 62-year-old Milwaukee woman, was northbound on Hwy 175 when she observed a bug on her left leg.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office: Vehicle stolen while parked at post office
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a vehicle theft that occurred Tuesday, October 18th near the Allenton Post Office.Officials say the vehicle was stolen shortly before 3 p.m. while the owner was inside the post office.The vehicle, a 2004 silver Toyota Camry with a license plate of 837-PYY , was parked on the street in front of the post office, with the keys in the ignition.Witnesses reported the suspect, who was seen in the area immediately prior to the theft, is a younger white male wearing a dark hoodie.The vehicle has yet to be recovered.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 262-335-4411.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a vehicle theft that occurred Tuesday, October 18th near the Allenton Post Office.Officials say the vehicle was stolen shortly before 3 p.m. while the owner was inside the post office.The vehicle, a 2004 silver Toyota Camry with a license plate of 837-PYY , was parked on the street in front of the post office, with the keys in the ignition.Witnesses reported the suspect, who was seen in the area immediately prior to the theft, is a younger white male wearing a dark hoodie.The vehicle has yet to be recovered.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 262-335-4411.
Bond set at $100K for West Bend man; officials say he "pointed a handgun at two officers"
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man faced a Washington County judge on Monday, October 17th -- accused of trying to kill members of law enforcement over the weekend.
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man faced a Washington County judge on Monday, October 17th -- accused of trying to kill members of law enforcement over the weekend.
West Bend police: Suspect points handgun at 2 officers, pulls trigger
WEST BEND -- West Bend officials say a suspect pointed a handgun and attempted to fire upon two of that city's officers early Sunday, October 16th.
WEST BEND -- West Bend officials say a suspect pointed a handgun and attempted to fire upon two of that city's officers early Sunday, October 16th.
Marijuana-laced brownies, marijuana, cash recovered from man at Richfield boat launch
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's Deputies took into custody a 20-year-old Village of Menomonee Falls man on Sunday morning, October 9th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's Deputies took into custody a 20-year-old Village of Menomonee Falls man on Sunday morning, October 9th.
"Leave the clown costumes at home for awhile:" At least 2 clown-related incidents in southeastern Wisconsin over the weekend
FRANKLIN/WEST BEND -- As the "creepy clown" phenomenon continues to sweep the nation (and world), at least two police departments in southeastern Wisconsin are reporting clown related incidents from over the weekend -- and issuing warnings.Franklin police say there were two incidents involving people "wearing scary clown masks in public."The first happened Friday night, October 7th at the Franklin High School football game, and involved a 15-year-old student running out onto the field during the game while wearing a "scary clown" mask.The second happened Saturday after midnight, near S. 35th Street and Ryan Road.
FRANKLIN/WEST BEND -- As the "creepy clown" phenomenon continues to sweep the nation (and world), at least two police departments in southeastern Wisconsin are reporting clown related incidents from over the weekend -- and issuing warnings.Franklin police say there were two incidents involving people "wearing scary clown masks in public."The first happened Friday night, October 7th at the Franklin High School football game, and involved a 15-year-old student running out onto the field during the game while wearing a "scary clown" mask.The second happened Saturday after midnight, near S. 35th Street and Ryan Road.
Appleton woman arrested for OWI after her car ends up on railroad tracks
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to the Town of Addison on Saturday morning, October 8th to investigate a report of a vehicle on the railroad tracks.When the deputy arrived on the scene around 2:45 a.m., he saw a VW Beetle on the railroad tracks about 50 feet north of Hillcrest Rd.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to the Town of Addison on Saturday morning, October 8th to investigate a report of a vehicle on the railroad tracks.When the deputy arrived on the scene around 2:45 a.m., he saw a VW Beetle on the railroad tracks about 50 feet north of Hillcrest Rd.
"Not something to make light of:" Creepy clown reports making headlines nationwide popping up in SE WI
WEST BEND -- The "creepy clown" phenomenon sweeping the nation has now hit southeastern Wisconsin -- and it's no laughing matter.
WEST BEND -- The "creepy clown" phenomenon sweeping the nation has now hit southeastern Wisconsin -- and it's no laughing matter.
Charges referred after 12-year-old in West Bend admitted to posing as clown, sending messages to classmates
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a charge of disorderly conduct has been referred to juvenile authorities after a seventh-grade Badger Middle School student allegedly represented herself as a clown, and sent messages to at least six different classmates.According to police, in the messages, the "clown" told the students where they lived and went to school, and included statements like "if you see a red balloon, just know I was there," and "do you want to play?"These messages alarmed and disturbed students.A father of one of the students who received these messages was particularly alarmed due to the recent news regarding clowns across the country.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a charge of disorderly conduct has been referred to juvenile authorities after a seventh-grade Badger Middle School student allegedly represented herself as a clown, and sent messages to at least six different classmates.According to police, in the messages, the "clown" told the students where they lived and went to school, and included statements like "if you see a red balloon, just know I was there," and "do you want to play?"These messages alarmed and disturbed students.A father of one of the students who received these messages was particularly alarmed due to the recent news regarding clowns across the country.
Washington County Sheriff's Office: 5 separate arrests made for drunk driving over the weekend
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, during the first weekend of October, made five separate drunk driving arrests.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, during the first weekend of October, made five separate drunk driving arrests.
Woman critically hurt in rollover crash on I-41 after traveling through construction zone at high rate of speed
GERMANTOWN -- Officials with the Germantown Police Department say a Milwaukee woman was critically injured in a rollover crash which happened on I-41 south of the Freistadt Road overpass in Germantown on Saturday night, October 1st.
GERMANTOWN -- Officials with the Germantown Police Department say a Milwaukee woman was critically injured in a rollover crash which happened on I-41 south of the Freistadt Road overpass in Germantown on Saturday night, October 1st.
18-year-old Campbellsport man taken into custody, accused of stealing mail
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office took an 18-year-old Campbellsport man into custody early Thursday morning, September 29th in connection with a theft of mail investigation.According to officials, the suspect is currently being investigated for the thefts of mail out of mailboxes in the Towns of Farmington, Barton and West Bend -- although that geographic area could expand as the investigation progresses.The investigation began Tuesday morning, September 27th after the sheriff's office was called out to a residence on Beaver Dam Road in the Town of Barton for the report of a theft from a mailbox.The homeowner says they heard a loud exhaust at the end of the driveway and then saw a gold van back up towards the mailbox.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office took an 18-year-old Campbellsport man into custody early Thursday morning, September 29th in connection with a theft of mail investigation.According to officials, the suspect is currently being investigated for the thefts of mail out of mailboxes in the Towns of Farmington, Barton and West Bend -- although that geographic area could expand as the investigation progresses.The investigation began Tuesday morning, September 27th after the sheriff's office was called out to a residence on Beaver Dam Road in the Town of Barton for the report of a theft from a mailbox.The homeowner says they heard a loud exhaust at the end of the driveway and then saw a gold van back up towards the mailbox.