West Bend police arrest Racine man, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
WEST BEND -- West Bend police on Sunday, February 12th arrested a 22-year-old man -- accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.Around 1:30 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle parked at the entrance to Royal Oaks Park.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police on Sunday, February 12th arrested a 22-year-old man -- accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.Around 1:30 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle parked at the entrance to Royal Oaks Park.
West Bend woman arrested for OWI; was allegedly more than 4 times legal limit
WEST BEND -- A 48-year-old West Bend woman was arrested after allegedly driving around a Sendik's parking lot drinking wine.
WEST BEND -- A 48-year-old West Bend woman was arrested after allegedly driving around a Sendik's parking lot drinking wine.
Police ID woman struck, killed while walking on County Line Road in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police on Tuesday, February 7th identified the 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee who was struck by three vehicles and killed on Monday morning, February 6th.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police on Tuesday, February 7th identified the 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee who was struck by three vehicles and killed on Monday morning, February 6th.
Pedestrian struck, killed on County Line Road in Germantown; police looking for third vehicle that hit her
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are investigating after a 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee was struck by three vehicles and killed on Monday morning, February 6th.It happened on County Line Road near Tree Tops Drive around 6:00 a.m.Police are calling this a tragic accident.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are investigating after a 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee was struck by three vehicles and killed on Monday morning, February 6th.It happened on County Line Road near Tree Tops Drive around 6:00 a.m.Police are calling this a tragic accident.
Washington County officials locate guns, body armor, drugs during traffic stop; 3 men arrested
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested three men after a traffic stop uncovered guns, body armor and marijuana inside a vehicle Friday, January 27th.The traffic stop took place after a vehicle was operating without a tail lights around 8:40 p.m. on I-41 near Mequon Road in the Village of Germantown.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested three men after a traffic stop uncovered guns, body armor and marijuana inside a vehicle Friday, January 27th.The traffic stop took place after a vehicle was operating without a tail lights around 8:40 p.m. on I-41 near Mequon Road in the Village of Germantown.
Sheriff's office: Man driving stolen vehicle clocked driving 100 mph through Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested early Monday, January 30th in the Town of Addison in Washington County.What was the man's alleged crime?
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested early Monday, January 30th in the Town of Addison in Washington County.What was the man's alleged crime?
5 teens taken into custody, accused of leading police on pursuit in stolen vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Five of six teenagers are in police custody, accused of leading officers on a chase through several cities and counties in a vehicle stolen out of Racine.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Five of six teenagers are in police custody, accused of leading officers on a chase through several cities and counties in a vehicle stolen out of Racine.
Sheriff's officials seek hit-and-run driver after crash in Kewaskum, and they've got a few clues!
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are seeking a hit-and-run driver, and they have a few clues!The hit-and-run crash happened around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23rd on Badger Road near Kettle View Drive in the Town of Kewaskum.Sheriff's officials said the suspect vehicle was westbound on Badger Road when, according to a witness, the operator rapidly accelerated away from a stop sign and lost control of the vehicle, skidded off the roadway and struck a power pole.Officials said it was fortunate there was not an oncoming vehicle.The operator then fled the scene -- headed west on Badger Road.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are seeking a hit-and-run driver, and they have a few clues!The hit-and-run crash happened around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23rd on Badger Road near Kettle View Drive in the Town of Kewaskum.Sheriff's officials said the suspect vehicle was westbound on Badger Road when, according to a witness, the operator rapidly accelerated away from a stop sign and lost control of the vehicle, skidded off the roadway and struck a power pole.Officials said it was fortunate there was not an oncoming vehicle.The operator then fled the scene -- headed west on Badger Road.
10 more victims allege sexual assault by retired Slinger band teacher, but he won't face charges
SLINGER -- Nearly a dozen Slinger High School graduates have now come forward, accusing a retired band teacher of sexual assault.
SLINGER -- Nearly a dozen Slinger High School graduates have now come forward, accusing a retired band teacher of sexual assault.
62-year-old convicted sex offender set to be released; he'll live on County Highway NN in Jackson
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are notifying neighbors of the release of a registered sex offender -- set for Tuesday, January 24th.62-year-old Steven Arthur Wienke will live in a home at 1725 County Highway NN in the Township of Jackson in Washington County.Sheriff's officials said Wienke was convicted of one count of first degree sexual assault of a child, one count of second degree sexual assault of a child, and one count of causing harm to a child.Wienke will be on community supervision (parole and probation) until 2024 and he will be monitored closely by WI-DOC Division of Community Corrections agents.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are notifying neighbors of the release of a registered sex offender -- set for Tuesday, January 24th.62-year-old Steven Arthur Wienke will live in a home at 1725 County Highway NN in the Township of Jackson in Washington County.Sheriff's officials said Wienke was convicted of one count of first degree sexual assault of a child, one count of second degree sexual assault of a child, and one count of causing harm to a child.Wienke will be on community supervision (parole and probation) until 2024 and he will be monitored closely by WI-DOC Division of Community Corrections agents.
"Spreading like wildfire:" Officials receive more calls after retired band director charged with sexual assault
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Things are going from bad to worse for a former Slinger High School band director.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Things are going from bad to worse for a former Slinger High School band director.
Police: Man shot on I-41 taken to hospital after showing up at Cousins restaurant
GERMANTOWN -- Police are investigating after a shooting victim showed up at a Cousins Subs restaurant Sunday evening, January 15th.Menomonee Falls police said they were notified shortly before 7:30 p.m. of a shooting involving a 31-year-old Jackson Man.
GERMANTOWN -- Police are investigating after a shooting victim showed up at a Cousins Subs restaurant Sunday evening, January 15th.Menomonee Falls police said they were notified shortly before 7:30 p.m. of a shooting involving a 31-year-old Jackson Man.
Washington County sheriff's deputy helps lost and "sneaky" beagle find owner
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office is to thank for helping reunite a lost beagle with its owner.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office is to thank for helping reunite a lost beagle with its owner.
Germantown police chief praises officers for stopping vehicle driven by 77-year-old who suffered medical condition
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown's police chief is praising the actions of officers who worked to stop a vehicle driven by a 77-year-old man who suffered some sort of medical condition.It happened on Wednesday, January 11th shortly before 4:30 p.m.Germantown police said the Germantown Police Communications Center received multiple calls regarding a possible impaired driver westbound on Mequon Road in the vicinity of Wausaukee Road.Complainants reported that a vehicle was weaving in its lane of travel, driving into oncoming traffic, disregarding stoplight(s) and going into the ditch.Two Germantown squads located the suspect vehicle westbound on Mequon Road in the vicinity of Country Aire Drive.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown's police chief is praising the actions of officers who worked to stop a vehicle driven by a 77-year-old man who suffered some sort of medical condition.It happened on Wednesday, January 11th shortly before 4:30 p.m.Germantown police said the Germantown Police Communications Center received multiple calls regarding a possible impaired driver westbound on Mequon Road in the vicinity of Wausaukee Road.Complainants reported that a vehicle was weaving in its lane of travel, driving into oncoming traffic, disregarding stoplight(s) and going into the ditch.Two Germantown squads located the suspect vehicle westbound on Mequon Road in the vicinity of Country Aire Drive.
Update: Washington County recovers additional $39K in 2016 email scam
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, January 5th provided an update on the June 23, 2016 wire fraud investigation involving county funds.The investigation centers around the County Treasurer making two wire transfers of county funds in the amounts of $48,560 and $39,200, into accounts at two different financial institutions.The investigation revealed the County Treasurer made the transfers based on a series of emails she believed to have originated from the County Administrator.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, January 5th provided an update on the June 23, 2016 wire fraud investigation involving county funds.The investigation centers around the County Treasurer making two wire transfers of county funds in the amounts of $48,560 and $39,200, into accounts at two different financial institutions.The investigation revealed the County Treasurer made the transfers based on a series of emails she believed to have originated from the County Administrator.
52-year-old man arrested for third OWI offense after crash involving delivery truck
RICHFIELD -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a 52-year-old man was arrested for his third drunk driving offense after a crash on December 14th in Richfield.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near Hillside Road and Maple Grove Road.Sheriff's officials say an initial report indicated the man was trapped in his vehicle as a result of the collision.A deputy arrived on scene and instructed the man to roll down the window.The deputy then reached into the car, unlocked the door and assisted the “trapped” man out of his car.During the initial interview with the man, the deputy noted numerous signs of intoxication.
RICHFIELD -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a 52-year-old man was arrested for his third drunk driving offense after a crash on December 14th in Richfield.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near Hillside Road and Maple Grove Road.Sheriff's officials say an initial report indicated the man was trapped in his vehicle as a result of the collision.A deputy arrived on scene and instructed the man to roll down the window.The deputy then reached into the car, unlocked the door and assisted the “trapped” man out of his car.During the initial interview with the man, the deputy noted numerous signs of intoxication.
Fire causes $100,000 in damage to a pole barn in West Bend
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a fire caused approximately $100,000 in damage to a pole barn in West Bend.It happened shortly before 8:00 am.
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a fire caused approximately $100,000 in damage to a pole barn in West Bend.It happened shortly before 8:00 am.
"Expecting the worst:" Ready or not, major snowfall is underway across southeast Wisconsin
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The snow continues to fall in Washington County.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The snow continues to fall in Washington County.
Recognize them? Germantown police seek suspects accused in robbery at Speedway gas station
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are looking for four people in connection with a robbery at a gas station.It happened November 9th at the Speedway gas station on County Line Road.The employee became distracted, and the four suspects were able to steal more than $8,000 in cigarettes and lottery tickets.There are two persons of interest in this case, who police say tried cashing the lottery tickets at a store in Milwaukee.PHOTO GALLERYIf you recognize the suspects, you're asked to contact Germantown police.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are looking for four people in connection with a robbery at a gas station.It happened November 9th at the Speedway gas station on County Line Road.The employee became distracted, and the four suspects were able to steal more than $8,000 in cigarettes and lottery tickets.There are two persons of interest in this case, who police say tried cashing the lottery tickets at a store in Milwaukee.PHOTO GALLERYIf you recognize the suspects, you're asked to contact Germantown police.
Police: West Bend man accused of hiding video camera in 20-year-old woman's bedroom
WEST BEND -- A 39-year-old West Bend man has been arrested after police say he hid a video camera in the heating vent of his girlfriend's 20-year-old daughter's bedroom.According to police, the 20-year-old West Bend woman and her mother called police to report a finding of a suspicious device in the heating vent of the 20-year-old's bedroom.
WEST BEND -- A 39-year-old West Bend man has been arrested after police say he hid a video camera in the heating vent of his girlfriend's 20-year-old daughter's bedroom.According to police, the 20-year-old West Bend woman and her mother called police to report a finding of a suspicious device in the heating vent of the 20-year-old's bedroom.