Police seek suspect after bomb threat made to West Bend High School
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say there will be an increased police presence at West Bend High School Tuesday, May 3rd after a bomb threat was made at the high school Monday, May 2nd.The bomb threat was apparently made late Monday afternoon.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say there will be an increased police presence at West Bend High School Tuesday, May 3rd after a bomb threat was made at the high school Monday, May 2nd.The bomb threat was apparently made late Monday afternoon.
22-year-old Milwaukee man charged after gun stolen from CCW permit holder during sale in Richfield
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of stealing a firearm from a CCW permit holder trying to sell that firearm in the Ashley Furniture parking lot in Richfield.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of stealing a firearm from a CCW permit holder trying to sell that firearm in the Ashley Furniture parking lot in Richfield.
Four suspects from Milwaukee arrested after CCW permit holder robbed during gun sale
RICHFIELD -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a firearm being sold by a 66-year-old CCW permit holder to a buyer in the parking lot of an Ashley Furniture store in Richfield was stolen Tuesday, April 26th -- and shots were fired by the seller at the suspects as they fled the scene.
RICHFIELD -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a firearm being sold by a 66-year-old CCW permit holder to a buyer in the parking lot of an Ashley Furniture store in Richfield was stolen Tuesday, April 26th -- and shots were fired by the seller at the suspects as they fled the scene.
Driver flees after crashing stolen vehicle in Hartford, that was involved in a shooting in Milwaukee
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a crash early Tuesday morning, April 26th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a crash early Tuesday morning, April 26th.
Thirty-seven 911 calls came in after reported 'explosion' heard in Jackson; man cited for bonfire
TOWN OF JACKSON -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Saturday evening, April 16th handled 37 calls regarding an explosion and fire on Sherman Road.The first call came in around 8:45 p.m. -- from an individual reporting a home had exploded and was fully engulfed with flames.Officials with the Jackson Fire Department and Washington County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the scene.While responding, an additional 37 calls came in -- from residents as far away as Slinger and West Bend.Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that there was not a house on fire.The flames were from a large bonfire in a field behind the home that had just been started.Officials say the man who started the fire indicated that he had started the fire in the same manner that he has in the past and that after the fire was started someone may have thrown some fireworks into the fire.
TOWN OF JACKSON -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Saturday evening, April 16th handled 37 calls regarding an explosion and fire on Sherman Road.The first call came in around 8:45 p.m. -- from an individual reporting a home had exploded and was fully engulfed with flames.Officials with the Jackson Fire Department and Washington County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the scene.While responding, an additional 37 calls came in -- from residents as far away as Slinger and West Bend.Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that there was not a house on fire.The flames were from a large bonfire in a field behind the home that had just been started.Officials say the man who started the fire indicated that he had started the fire in the same manner that he has in the past and that after the fire was started someone may have thrown some fireworks into the fire.
Germantown police need your help in search for missing 53-year-old woman
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help in their search for 53-year-old Mary Jo Maney.Officials say Maney has not had any contact with her family since April 4th.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help in their search for 53-year-old Mary Jo Maney.Officials say Maney has not had any contact with her family since April 4th.
Driver suffers seizure, crashes vehicle into Washington County garage
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A North Fond du Lac man sustained minor injuries after crashing into a garage Monday night, April 11th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A North Fond du Lac man sustained minor injuries after crashing into a garage Monday night, April 11th.
Portage Co. husband & wife found driving at 110mph on Highway 45 after Silver Alert issued
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Silver Alert was issued for a Portage County couple on Thursday night, April 7th, and they were found early Friday morning, April 8th, when their vehicle was clocked at 110 miles-per-hour on U.S. Highway 45 in Washington County.According to officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 1:45 a.m. on Friday, a deputy was monitoring traffic on Highway 45 near County Highway PV in Washington County when the northbound vehicle was clocked at 110 miles-per-hour.Upon making contact with the driver and passenger, the deputy noted them to be confused and disoriented.The 90-year-old man and his 88-year-old wife indicated they were on their way to Georgia to visit family and didn't know why they had been stopped.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Silver Alert was issued for a Portage County couple on Thursday night, April 7th, and they were found early Friday morning, April 8th, when their vehicle was clocked at 110 miles-per-hour on U.S. Highway 45 in Washington County.According to officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 1:45 a.m. on Friday, a deputy was monitoring traffic on Highway 45 near County Highway PV in Washington County when the northbound vehicle was clocked at 110 miles-per-hour.Upon making contact with the driver and passenger, the deputy noted them to be confused and disoriented.The 90-year-old man and his 88-year-old wife indicated they were on their way to Georgia to visit family and didn't know why they had been stopped.
Third fatality in single day: 23-year-old Menomonee Falls man killed in crash in Town of Hartford
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 23-year-old Menomonee Falls man was killed in a crash in the Town of Hartford on Thursday, March 24 -- the second fatal crash in this area on this date.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on County Highway K, south of Hall Road in the Town of Hartford.The crash involved two vehicles.Upon the arrival of deputies, it was determined that one driver, a 23-year-old Menomonee Falls man was deceased.The other driver, a 71-year-old Hartford woman suffered a minor injury.The Menomonee Falls man was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 23-year-old Menomonee Falls man was killed in a crash in the Town of Hartford on Thursday, March 24 -- the second fatal crash in this area on this date.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on County Highway K, south of Hall Road in the Town of Hartford.The crash involved two vehicles.Upon the arrival of deputies, it was determined that one driver, a 23-year-old Menomonee Falls man was deceased.The other driver, a 71-year-old Hartford woman suffered a minor injury.The Menomonee Falls man was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
Do you know this man? Germantown P.D. searching for armed robbery suspect
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the person in the attached photos in regards to an armed robbery at the Walgreens located on Pilgrim Road in Germantown.The robbery occurred Thursday, March 24th at approximately 9:30 a.m.According to police, the suspect went into the Walgreens and displayed a knife and a note demanding cash.The suspect was last seen running towards Francese Drive, east of Pilgrim Road and got into the driver's seat of a four-door silver Honda.Authorities describe the suspect as a white male, approximately 20 years old, 6'0" tall, 160 lbs.
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the person in the attached photos in regards to an armed robbery at the Walgreens located on Pilgrim Road in Germantown.The robbery occurred Thursday, March 24th at approximately 9:30 a.m.According to police, the suspect went into the Walgreens and displayed a knife and a note demanding cash.The suspect was last seen running towards Francese Drive, east of Pilgrim Road and got into the driver's seat of a four-door silver Honda.Authorities describe the suspect as a white male, approximately 20 years old, 6'0" tall, 160 lbs.
Valentine's Day turned tragic: Hartford man accused of killing wife in drunk driving crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Homicide charges have been filed against a Hartford man, accused of driving drunk and killing his wife on Valentine's Day in the Town of Erin in Washington County.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Homicide charges have been filed against a Hartford man, accused of driving drunk and killing his wife on Valentine's Day in the Town of Erin in Washington County.
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office investigating officer-involved death that happened in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in Fond du Lac County.The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office to request assistance in this investigation, as state statue requires the primary ensuing investigation of an individual’s death as a result of an action or inaction by law enforcement must be completed by an investigative team from an independent agency.This incident began during the early evening hours on Monday, March 21st, when Fond du Lac County Sheriff's officials were investigating a report of a suicidal individual.The 18-year-old Campbellsport man had been posting suicidal statements on social media and texting acquaintances several hours prior to the incident.The man was located around 9:15 p.m, driving on Town Hall Road in the Town of Auburn.
FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in Fond du Lac County.The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office to request assistance in this investigation, as state statue requires the primary ensuing investigation of an individual’s death as a result of an action or inaction by law enforcement must be completed by an investigative team from an independent agency.This incident began during the early evening hours on Monday, March 21st, when Fond du Lac County Sheriff's officials were investigating a report of a suicidal individual.The 18-year-old Campbellsport man had been posting suicidal statements on social media and texting acquaintances several hours prior to the incident.The man was located around 9:15 p.m, driving on Town Hall Road in the Town of Auburn.
Three horses found in Pike Lake State Park reunited with owners in Town of Hartford
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Thanks to the efforts of the public, three unidentified horses that were found near Kettle Moraine Road in the Town of Hartford have been reunited with their owners.According to officials, the three horses, described as one pony and two riding horses, were found in the early morning hours in the Pike Lake State Park before moving south a few miles to Kettle Moraine Road Saturday, March 19th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Thanks to the efforts of the public, three unidentified horses that were found near Kettle Moraine Road in the Town of Hartford have been reunited with their owners.According to officials, the three horses, described as one pony and two riding horses, were found in the early morning hours in the Pike Lake State Park before moving south a few miles to Kettle Moraine Road Saturday, March 19th.
One killed in head-on crash involving three vehicles in Washington Co.; alcohol believed a factor
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say one person was killed and a second person was hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened on Highway 33, east of Highway WW in the Town of Addison in Washington County.It happened on Sunday, March 6th around 3:15 p.m.Sheriff's officials say one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say one person was killed and a second person was hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened on Highway 33, east of Highway WW in the Town of Addison in Washington County.It happened on Sunday, March 6th around 3:15 p.m.Sheriff's officials say one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"First time I've had it happen:" Car rolls over after slamming into boulder on highway
TOWN OF WEST BEND -- A 21-year-old Town of Polk man is lucky he wasn't hurt after his car slammed into a large boulder on Highway 144 in the Town of West Bend early Sunday, February 28th.
TOWN OF WEST BEND -- A 21-year-old Town of Polk man is lucky he wasn't hurt after his car slammed into a large boulder on Highway 144 in the Town of West Bend early Sunday, February 28th.
West Bend police: Man cuts neck in Fleet Farm parking lot after bank robbery, brief pursuit
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a robbery suspect sustained a self-inflicted injury at a Fleet Farm store following a robbery and brief pursuit on Thursday evening, February 25th.Police say around 5:00 p.m., the man entered the "Westbury Bank" near Washington Street and Wildwood Avenue and handed a note to the teller, demanding money.An undetermined amount of money was obtained by the suspect.A witness observed the suspect run to a pickup truck that was parked across the street from the bank, and the witness then saw the suspect drive east on W.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a robbery suspect sustained a self-inflicted injury at a Fleet Farm store following a robbery and brief pursuit on Thursday evening, February 25th.Police say around 5:00 p.m., the man entered the "Westbury Bank" near Washington Street and Wildwood Avenue and handed a note to the teller, demanding money.An undetermined amount of money was obtained by the suspect.A witness observed the suspect run to a pickup truck that was parked across the street from the bank, and the witness then saw the suspect drive east on W.
West Bend police seek white truck following hit-and-run crash
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are seeking a white truck following a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday, February 23rd.It happened shortly before 5:00 p.m. near 18th Avenue and Washington Street.Police say a white truck and blue car were involved in the hit-and-run crash.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are seeking a white truck following a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday, February 23rd.It happened shortly before 5:00 p.m. near 18th Avenue and Washington Street.Police say a white truck and blue car were involved in the hit-and-run crash.
Did you witness fatal crash on Hwy 45 in West Bend? Officials want to hear from you
WEST BEND -- Were you a witness to a fatal crash on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street in West Bend on Monday, February 15th?
WEST BEND -- Were you a witness to a fatal crash on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street in West Bend on Monday, February 15th?
18-year-old killed while filling car with gas was West Bend East student: "Everyone's in shock"
WEST BEND -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 45 in West Bend on Monday afternoon, February 15th.
WEST BEND -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 45 in West Bend on Monday afternoon, February 15th.
18-year-old man hit by vehicle and killed while filling car with gas near West Bend
WEST BEND -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 45 in West Bend on Monday afternoon, February 15th.It happened on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street, near West Bend around 12:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.The operator of a northbound vehicle believed to have struck the 18-year-old man, a 34-year-old Palmyra man, wasn't hurt.
WEST BEND -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 45 in West Bend on Monday afternoon, February 15th.It happened on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street, near West Bend around 12:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.The operator of a northbound vehicle believed to have struck the 18-year-old man, a 34-year-old Palmyra man, wasn't hurt.