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.
Man arrested, accused of walking away without paying after cab ride from Lambeau to Richfield
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested on theft charges after allegedly failing to pay for a cab ride Sunday, December 4th from Lambeau Field to Richfield.Sheriff's officials say they responded to the Richfield Truck Stop around 5:30 p.m. after receiving a report from a taxi driver that a customer had left without paying the fare.The taxi driver, a 59-year-old man from Green Bay, advised he transported an individual from Lambeau to Richfield, and after arriving at the Richfield Truck Stop, the customer went inside under the guise of retrieving money from the ATM.Instead, Sheriff's officials say the customer slipped out a back door.The reported taxi fare was $475.60.Sheriff's deputies spent about an hour tracking him for about a half-mile in the snow.The customer, a 24-year-old Slinger man, was found inside a bar in downtown Richfield.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested on theft charges after allegedly failing to pay for a cab ride Sunday, December 4th from Lambeau Field to Richfield.Sheriff's officials say they responded to the Richfield Truck Stop around 5:30 p.m. after receiving a report from a taxi driver that a customer had left without paying the fare.The taxi driver, a 59-year-old man from Green Bay, advised he transported an individual from Lambeau to Richfield, and after arriving at the Richfield Truck Stop, the customer went inside under the guise of retrieving money from the ATM.Instead, Sheriff's officials say the customer slipped out a back door.The reported taxi fare was $475.60.Sheriff's deputies spent about an hour tracking him for about a half-mile in the snow.The customer, a 24-year-old Slinger man, was found inside a bar in downtown Richfield.
Sheriff's officials: Driving too fast for conditions led to crash involving 4 vehicles in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two people had to be taken to the hospital following a crash involving four vehicles that happened Sunday morning, December 4th -- and Washington County Sheriff's officials say driving too fast for conditions amid falling snow led to this crash.It happened shortly before 10:00 a.m. on I-41 at Cedar Creek Road in the Town of Polk.Sheriff's officials say an investigation revealed an 18-year-old from Neenah, driving a vehicle headed northbound lost control and struck a guardrail.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two people had to be taken to the hospital following a crash involving four vehicles that happened Sunday morning, December 4th -- and Washington County Sheriff's officials say driving too fast for conditions amid falling snow led to this crash.It happened shortly before 10:00 a.m. on I-41 at Cedar Creek Road in the Town of Polk.Sheriff's officials say an investigation revealed an 18-year-old from Neenah, driving a vehicle headed northbound lost control and struck a guardrail.
Washington County road signs riddled with dozens of bullet holes
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Individuals recklessly using firearms seems to be a reoccurring theme in the Town of Erin, Washington County -- and authorities are not happy about it.In a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, pictures show signs along Highway 167 in the Town of Erin, with several bullet holes in each of them.PHOTO GALLERYAuthorities say they believe the individual(s) responsible for this are using firearms recklessly and putting the general public in harm's way.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Individuals recklessly using firearms seems to be a reoccurring theme in the Town of Erin, Washington County -- and authorities are not happy about it.In a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, pictures show signs along Highway 167 in the Town of Erin, with several bullet holes in each of them.PHOTO GALLERYAuthorities say they believe the individual(s) responsible for this are using firearms recklessly and putting the general public in harm's way.
Police: Gehl's evacuated after employee alerted to threat at Germantown facility
GERMANTOWN -- Roughly 60 employees from Gehl's Foods were evacuated from their Germantown facility on Wednesday morning, November 30th -- after an employee was alerted to a threat.Police got the call shortly after 9:30 a.m. from a Gehl's employee who reported someone may have entered their warehouse with a possible explosive device.
GERMANTOWN -- Roughly 60 employees from Gehl's Foods were evacuated from their Germantown facility on Wednesday morning, November 30th -- after an employee was alerted to a threat.Police got the call shortly after 9:30 a.m. from a Gehl's employee who reported someone may have entered their warehouse with a possible explosive device.
Bizarre: Washington Co. inmate evaluated after "inserting candy bar into his rectum" in effort to "kill himself"
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, November 29th shared details regarding a bizarre incident that happened over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Sheriff's officials said on Saturday afternoon, November 26th, a "straight time" inmate contacted a corrections officer -- stating he had "inserted a candy bar into his rectum -- and couldn't get it out."The Sheriff's Office transported the 25-year-old inmate to a medical facility.He was evaluated by medical staff and mental health professionals after he told staff he "did it in an effort to kill himself."The inmate was then transported back to jail after receiving medical clearance -- placed under a "rigid safety plan."The deputies assigned to this call were busy from about 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, November 29th shared details regarding a bizarre incident that happened over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Sheriff's officials said on Saturday afternoon, November 26th, a "straight time" inmate contacted a corrections officer -- stating he had "inserted a candy bar into his rectum -- and couldn't get it out."The Sheriff's Office transported the 25-year-old inmate to a medical facility.He was evaluated by medical staff and mental health professionals after he told staff he "did it in an effort to kill himself."The inmate was then transported back to jail after receiving medical clearance -- placed under a "rigid safety plan."The deputies assigned to this call were busy from about 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Vehicle bursts into flames after woman hits roundabout while lost in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office said a woman struck a roundabout at a high rate of speed -- causing her vehicle to burst into flames near County Highway NN and Jackson Drive.It happened early Sunday morning, November 27th.Sheriff's officials say the 26-year-old woman left a party in Kenosha, and was headed home to Racine.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office said a woman struck a roundabout at a high rate of speed -- causing her vehicle to burst into flames near County Highway NN and Jackson Drive.It happened early Sunday morning, November 27th.Sheriff's officials say the 26-year-old woman left a party in Kenosha, and was headed home to Racine.
Doctor accused of prescribing drugs that led to overdose death of Three Doors Down guitarist
WEST BEND -- West Bend police have announced an arrest has been made in connection with the death of Matthew Roberts, a former member of the band Three Doors Down.38-year-old Roberts was found dead on August 20th at the Hampton Inn near 18th Avenue and Paradise Drive in West Bend.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police have announced an arrest has been made in connection with the death of Matthew Roberts, a former member of the band Three Doors Down.38-year-old Roberts was found dead on August 20th at the Hampton Inn near 18th Avenue and Paradise Drive in West Bend.