I-41 closed near Slinger Tuesday night for removal of semis after chain-reaction crash: "It was chaos"
SLINGER -- I-41 was closed between State Highway 60 and State Highway 145 Tuesday night, March 14th to allow for the removal of four semis that remained along the roadway after Monday's chain-reaction crash that involved approximately 60 vehicles, as snow fell in SE Wisconsin.The roadway reopened Wednesday morning.The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol removed these vehicles.Interstate 41 southbound will be closed at State Highway 60 to all traffic starting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
SLINGER -- I-41 was closed between State Highway 60 and State Highway 145 Tuesday night, March 14th to allow for the removal of four semis that remained along the roadway after Monday's chain-reaction crash that involved approximately 60 vehicles, as snow fell in SE Wisconsin.The roadway reopened Wednesday morning.The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol removed these vehicles.Interstate 41 southbound will be closed at State Highway 60 to all traffic starting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Washington County: 69-year-old man dies after snowblowing his driveway
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports a 69-year-old man died after snowblowing his driveway on Monday evening, March 13th.Deputies responded to the man's home just before 7:00 p.m. They found the victim laying on the driveway.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports a 69-year-old man died after snowblowing his driveway on Monday evening, March 13th.Deputies responded to the man's home just before 7:00 p.m. They found the victim laying on the driveway.
"Couldn't stop:" Approximately 60 vehicles involved in chain-reaction crash on I-41 near Slinger
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Approximately 60 vehicles were involved in a massive, chain-reaction crash in Washington County as snow fell Monday, March 13th.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 10:45 a.m., a chain-reaction, multiple-vehicle crash happened on I-41 between Sherman Road and Hillside Road in the Town of Polk.There were approximately 30 vehicles directly involved in the crash -- including eight semis, three heavy trucks (such as dump trucks and box-cargo trucks) and at least 12 passenger vehicles.Additionally, there were 30 vehicles that wound up leaving the roadway as a result of the initial chain-reaction crash.These vehicles weren't damaged.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Approximately 60 vehicles were involved in a massive, chain-reaction crash in Washington County as snow fell Monday, March 13th.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 10:45 a.m., a chain-reaction, multiple-vehicle crash happened on I-41 between Sherman Road and Hillside Road in the Town of Polk.There were approximately 30 vehicles directly involved in the crash -- including eight semis, three heavy trucks (such as dump trucks and box-cargo trucks) and at least 12 passenger vehicles.Additionally, there were 30 vehicles that wound up leaving the roadway as a result of the initial chain-reaction crash.These vehicles weren't damaged.
Caught on camera: Police try to identify driver of stolen vehicle left abandoned
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department is trying to identify the driver of a stolen vehicle that was left abandoned at a Germantown Gas station.The male driver of the vehicle and his female passenger were captured in the attached surveillance images.The driver can be seen wearing a dark sweatshirt (or long sleeve shirt) that has a very distinct logo on the back.
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department is trying to identify the driver of a stolen vehicle that was left abandoned at a Germantown Gas station.The male driver of the vehicle and his female passenger were captured in the attached surveillance images.The driver can be seen wearing a dark sweatshirt (or long sleeve shirt) that has a very distinct logo on the back.
Washington County authorities save 2 overdose victims with Narcan
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to two drug overdose incidents in moving vehicles over the weekend.The first occurred Friday, March 10th around 9:00 p.m. when a subject was called in as driving erratic on northbound on I-41.Officials say a patrol deputy stopped the driver, a 35-year-old City of Fond du Lac woman, near County Highway K and observed that the passenger was experiencing a medical emergency.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to two drug overdose incidents in moving vehicles over the weekend.The first occurred Friday, March 10th around 9:00 p.m. when a subject was called in as driving erratic on northbound on I-41.Officials say a patrol deputy stopped the driver, a 35-year-old City of Fond du Lac woman, near County Highway K and observed that the passenger was experiencing a medical emergency.
Florida man accused of credit card crimes arrested in court in Waukesha Co. for another incident in WI
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Florida man accused of committing credit card crimes with cloned credit cards throughout the state was arrested Monday, March 6th by officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.The 21-year-old Hialeah, Florida man was arrested in connection with an incident in November of 2016.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Florida man accused of committing credit card crimes with cloned credit cards throughout the state was arrested Monday, March 6th by officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.The 21-year-old Hialeah, Florida man was arrested in connection with an incident in November of 2016.
Germantown police seek tips after tires punctured on 23 vehicles in 1 day!
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help.Police say 23 vehicles had their tires punctured Tuesday, February 28th.The vehicles were all parked in people's driveways.If you have any information, please call the Germantown Police Department at 262-253-7780 or the Washington County Law Enforcement Tip Line at: 1-800-232-0594.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help.Police say 23 vehicles had their tires punctured Tuesday, February 28th.The vehicles were all parked in people's driveways.If you have any information, please call the Germantown Police Department at 262-253-7780 or the Washington County Law Enforcement Tip Line at: 1-800-232-0594.
"I bet it's a .27:" Man accused of fourth OWI disputes lab result that shows BAC of .436
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Washington County man was already in trouble -- suspected of his fourth OWI, when lab results were returned showing his blood alcohol level was so high, the charges could now be even more costly.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Washington County man was already in trouble -- suspected of his fourth OWI, when lab results were returned showing his blood alcohol level was so high, the charges could now be even more costly.
"He wasn't waiting for anybody:" First responders deliver baby boy in McDonald's parking lot
GERMANTOWN -- A fast delivery at a fast food restaurant!
GERMANTOWN -- A fast delivery at a fast food restaurant!
West Bend police: Drunk driver tries to check on drunk friend who was just arrested for OWI
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An OWI arrest in West Bend ends with two friends arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.According to West Bend Police, On Friday, February 24th around 12:23 a.m., a West Bend officer stopped a vehicle near South 7th Avenue and Oak Street, after it drifted out of the traffic lane and struck a curb.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An OWI arrest in West Bend ends with two friends arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.According to West Bend Police, On Friday, February 24th around 12:23 a.m., a West Bend officer stopped a vehicle near South 7th Avenue and Oak Street, after it drifted out of the traffic lane and struck a curb.
Drug paraphernalia found in vehicle driven by "lost" Brookfield man driving in middle of 2 lanes
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Brookfield man, apparently lost on his way home was arrested after officials found drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office said just after midnight on Thursday, February 23rd, the man was arrested on charges of possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.The incident occurred on US 45 near West Washington Street.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Brookfield man, apparently lost on his way home was arrested after officials found drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office said just after midnight on Thursday, February 23rd, the man was arrested on charges of possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.The incident occurred on US 45 near West Washington Street.
Woman arrested in Wash. Co. had pot, open wine, toiletries purchased fraudulently in her vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Milwaukee woman arrested in Washington County had marijuana and toiletry items purchased fraudulently in her vehicle, sheriff's officials said.The 20-year-old woman was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday morning, February 23rd, around 2:30 a.m.A deputy observed her vehicle headed southbound on US 45 near Pleasant Valley Road traveling at 47 miles-per-hour with a defective headlamp.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Milwaukee woman arrested in Washington County had marijuana and toiletry items purchased fraudulently in her vehicle, sheriff's officials said.The 20-year-old woman was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday morning, February 23rd, around 2:30 a.m.A deputy observed her vehicle headed southbound on US 45 near Pleasant Valley Road traveling at 47 miles-per-hour with a defective headlamp.
Man found hiding in pine trees arrested for 6th OWI offense in Washington County
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from West Bend police, arrested a 49-year-old man for his SIXTH OWI offense.It happened Wednesday night, February 22nd around 9:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials said the man attempted to elude a deputy, who clocked him driving 72 miles-per-hour in a 50 miles-per-hour zone on County Trunk D.
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from West Bend police, arrested a 49-year-old man for his SIXTH OWI offense.It happened Wednesday night, February 22nd around 9:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials said the man attempted to elude a deputy, who clocked him driving 72 miles-per-hour in a 50 miles-per-hour zone on County Trunk D.
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.