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.
Two unrelated traffic stops in Washington Co. lead to drug arrests, recovery of stolen vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two unrelated traffic stops that occurred within nearly two minutes of one another by Washington County Sheriff Deputies resulted in the recovery of one stolen vehicle and two separate drug arrests.The first traffic stop occurred at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, September 27th in the area of I-41 and Holy Hill Road after a deputy observed a defective tail light on a vehicle traveling northbound.The deputy stopped the vehicle and requested the assistance of a Germantown Police Officer K9 unit based on his investigative observations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two unrelated traffic stops that occurred within nearly two minutes of one another by Washington County Sheriff Deputies resulted in the recovery of one stolen vehicle and two separate drug arrests.The first traffic stop occurred at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, September 27th in the area of I-41 and Holy Hill Road after a deputy observed a defective tail light on a vehicle traveling northbound.The deputy stopped the vehicle and requested the assistance of a Germantown Police Officer K9 unit based on his investigative observations.
Amid recall, Washington Co. Sheriff's officials say there have been fires believed caused by dehumidifiers
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are warning homeowners after "several" residential fires believed to have been caused by dehumidifiers.Sheriff's officials are reminding people of several recalls on dehumidifiers, and urging people to check whether their dehumidifier is on the recall list.Fire officials are encouraging people to plug their dehumidifiers into an outlet of ample size to sustain the load of the dehumidifier.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are warning homeowners after "several" residential fires believed to have been caused by dehumidifiers.Sheriff's officials are reminding people of several recalls on dehumidifiers, and urging people to check whether their dehumidifier is on the recall list.Fire officials are encouraging people to plug their dehumidifiers into an outlet of ample size to sustain the load of the dehumidifier.
"Crime of opportunity:" Officials warn drivers after vehicle break-ins during sporting events
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Authorities in Washington County are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins, 10 in all, that happened within an hour's time on Sunday, September 25th.Washington County Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, September 25th, around 3:00 p.m., they were called out to Heritage Trails County Park on County Trunk E to investigate a report of a vehicle that was broken into while the owner was attending her child's soccer game.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Authorities in Washington County are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins, 10 in all, that happened within an hour's time on Sunday, September 25th.Washington County Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, September 25th, around 3:00 p.m., they were called out to Heritage Trails County Park on County Trunk E to investigate a report of a vehicle that was broken into while the owner was attending her child's soccer game.
Germantown police, Washington Co. Sheriff's officials investigate vehicle break-ins during sporting events
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police, and officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating thefts from vehicles broken into while vehicle owners were attending their children's sporting events this past weekend.In Washington County, these thefts happened at Heritage Trails County Park on County Trunk E.Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, September 25th, around 3:00 p.m., they were called out to Heritage Trails County Park to investigate a report of a vehicle that was broken into while the owner was attending her child's soccer game.Deputies located a total of six vehicles that had been broken into while the vehicles' owners were watching the soccer game.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police, and officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating thefts from vehicles broken into while vehicle owners were attending their children's sporting events this past weekend.In Washington County, these thefts happened at Heritage Trails County Park on County Trunk E.Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, September 25th, around 3:00 p.m., they were called out to Heritage Trails County Park to investigate a report of a vehicle that was broken into while the owner was attending her child's soccer game.Deputies located a total of six vehicles that had been broken into while the vehicles' owners were watching the soccer game.
Washington County recovers $32K from June, 2016 scam
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the June, 2016 fraud investigation which resulted in the transfer of nearly 88,000 from a Washington County bank account to other criminal bank accounts.On June 16th, Washington County authorities say a wire transfer of $87,760 was authorized to criminal bank accounts.According to the news release on September 23rd, the sheriff's office worked closely with Washington County's primary commercial banking institution to initiate a fraud recall on a portion of the funds that remained in the illegitimate accounts.As a result of the efforts, $32,163.76 was returned to Washington County on September 15th.The criminal investigation into this case remains active.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the June, 2016 fraud investigation which resulted in the transfer of nearly 88,000 from a Washington County bank account to other criminal bank accounts.On June 16th, Washington County authorities say a wire transfer of $87,760 was authorized to criminal bank accounts.According to the news release on September 23rd, the sheriff's office worked closely with Washington County's primary commercial banking institution to initiate a fraud recall on a portion of the funds that remained in the illegitimate accounts.As a result of the efforts, $32,163.76 was returned to Washington County on September 15th.The criminal investigation into this case remains active.
"It's amazing:" Police escort, surprise party for Germantown paralympian upon her return from Rio
GERMANTOWN -- A Paralympian returned home Tuesday, September 20th and was treated like the hometown hero she is.Becca Murray just got back from the 2016 Rio Paralympics after winning a gold medal in wheelchair basketball.She was the lead scorer for the team.When her flight touched down, the Germantown Police Department escorted her home.
GERMANTOWN -- A Paralympian returned home Tuesday, September 20th and was treated like the hometown hero she is.Becca Murray just got back from the 2016 Rio Paralympics after winning a gold medal in wheelchair basketball.She was the lead scorer for the team.When her flight touched down, the Germantown Police Department escorted her home.
Plane makes emergency landing on CTH H in Washington County; no injuries reported
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A plane made an emergency landing on CTH H just west of Lover’s Lane in the Town of Farmington on Tuesday, September 20th.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a plane landing around 10:15 a.m. The caller indicated that no crash had occurred and that nobody was injured.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A plane made an emergency landing on CTH H just west of Lover’s Lane in the Town of Farmington on Tuesday, September 20th.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a plane landing around 10:15 a.m. The caller indicated that no crash had occurred and that nobody was injured.
Washington County: 1 dead following single-vehicle crash on I-41
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- One person has died following a single-vehicle crash that took place on I-41 just south of County Highway FD/Pioneer Road in the Village of Richfield.The crash occurred on Friday, September 16th.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, preliminary investigation indicates an SUV, operated by a 35-year-old City of Hartford man, was traveling southbound on I-41 in the right lane, when it rapidly approached other southbound vehicles which were reducing speed due to a construction-related lane closure.Officials say an apparent attempt to avoid striking a vehicle, the SUV swerved, lost control of the vehicle, and entered a grassy area between I-41 southbound and an on-ramp which caused the vehicle to roll several times, ejecting the driver.The 35-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Washington County Medical Examiner's Office.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- One person has died following a single-vehicle crash that took place on I-41 just south of County Highway FD/Pioneer Road in the Village of Richfield.The crash occurred on Friday, September 16th.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, preliminary investigation indicates an SUV, operated by a 35-year-old City of Hartford man, was traveling southbound on I-41 in the right lane, when it rapidly approached other southbound vehicles which were reducing speed due to a construction-related lane closure.Officials say an apparent attempt to avoid striking a vehicle, the SUV swerved, lost control of the vehicle, and entered a grassy area between I-41 southbound and an on-ramp which caused the vehicle to roll several times, ejecting the driver.The 35-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Washington County Medical Examiner's Office.
21-year-old man arrested for OWI after he crashed his vehicle; engine thrown from car
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 21-year-old Town of Addison man was arrested for second offense operation while intoxicated after he crashed his vehicle into trees on Wildlife Rd.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 21-year-old Town of Addison man was arrested for second offense operation while intoxicated after he crashed his vehicle into trees on Wildlife Rd.