Washington County deputies praised for "saving man from suicide by cop"

Washington County deputies praised for "saving man from suicide by cop"

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are praising deputies who were able to "save an individual from himself" -- taking a 46-year-old Jackson man into custody on Monday, November 21st without harming him.It happened just after 2:00 p.m., when deputies were contacted by an acquaintance of the man who reported he was texting suicidal messages while driving somewhere in southeastern Wisconsin.Deputies looked for the man for more than three hours without success.An initial investigation suggested he may have taken pills, and was in possession of as many as four guns.Just after 8:00 p.m., family members located his vehicle in a secluded, marshy area on his property.Sheriff's officials said deputies arrived, and located the man sitting in tall grass near his vehicle.

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are praising deputies who were able to "save an individual from himself" -- taking a 46-year-old Jackson man into custody on Monday, November 21st without harming him.It happened just after 2:00 p.m., when deputies were contacted by an acquaintance of the man who reported he was texting suicidal messages while driving somewhere in southeastern Wisconsin.Deputies looked for the man for more than three hours without success.An initial investigation suggested he may have taken pills, and was in possession of as many as four guns.Just after 8:00 p.m., family members located his vehicle in a secluded, marshy area on his property.Sheriff's officials said deputies arrived, and located the man sitting in tall grass near his vehicle.

Driver cited after tossing Snickers candy bar wrapper out window, causing vehicle to roll

Driver cited after tossing Snickers candy bar wrapper out window, causing vehicle to roll

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a driver was cited after a crash officials say was caused by the driver's decision to toss a Snicker's candy bar wrapper out the window.It happened on Monday morning, November 14th -- shortly after midnight.Sheriff's officials say a passing motorist called 911 after she saw a vehicle suddenly veer off the roadway and roll over twice.

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a driver was cited after a crash officials say was caused by the driver's decision to toss a Snicker's candy bar wrapper out the window.It happened on Monday morning, November 14th -- shortly after midnight.Sheriff's officials say a passing motorist called 911 after she saw a vehicle suddenly veer off the roadway and roll over twice.

Driver faces possible 9th drunk driving charge after pursuit in Washington County

Driver faces possible 9th drunk driving charge after pursuit in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A driver faces a possible ninth drunk driving charge after an incident in Washington County on Sunday evening, November 13th.According to officials, the Sheriff’s Office received a cell 911 call from a concerned motorist about a northbound black pickup truck on I-41 near State Highway 60 that was "all over the road."It was reported that the truck was traveling from shoulder to shoulder and rumble strips to rumble strips.

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A driver faces a possible ninth drunk driving charge after an incident in Washington County on Sunday evening, November 13th.According to officials, the Sheriff’s Office received a cell 911 call from a concerned motorist about a northbound black pickup truck on I-41 near State Highway 60 that was "all over the road."It was reported that the truck was traveling from shoulder to shoulder and rumble strips to rumble strips.

Washington County sheriff's deputies arrest 4, caller tipped them off to scrap wire theft

Washington County sheriff's deputies arrest 4, caller tipped them off to scrap wire theft

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Four people were arrested after a caller tipped Washington County sheriff's deputies off to a scrap wire theft.Officials say three men, a woman and a 15-year-old boy were detained after a traffic stop in the Town of Barton on Monday morning, November 7th.As a caller was on the phone with dispatchers, several of the occupants were rapidly loading scrap wire into a minivan.

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Four people were arrested after a caller tipped Washington County sheriff's deputies off to a scrap wire theft.Officials say three men, a woman and a 15-year-old boy were detained after a traffic stop in the Town of Barton on Monday morning, November 7th.As a caller was on the phone with dispatchers, several of the occupants were rapidly loading scrap wire into a minivan.

Pictures: Germantown police officer in pursuit of vehicle strikes deer

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 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 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.

Arrested for OWI with kids in the car, woman complains handcuffs interfering with watch; refuses blood draw

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

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

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

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 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.

West Bend police: Suspect points handgun at 2 officers, pulls trigger

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.

"Leave the clown costumes at home for awhile:" At least 2 clown-related incidents in southeastern Wisconsin over the weekend

"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

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.