37-year-old West Bend man arrested for 8th OWI
WEST BEND -- A 37-year-old West Bend man was arrested for his 8th OWI on Monday, December 21st.According to West Bend police, an employee from Glacier Hills Credit Union called police around 2:45 p.m. after observing a man drive onto the lot and look like he was sleeping in a running vehicle.When an officer arrived on scene, he observed the 37-year-old male driver from West Bend was intoxicated.The officer arrested the man for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
WEST BEND -- A 37-year-old West Bend man was arrested for his 8th OWI on Monday, December 21st.According to West Bend police, an employee from Glacier Hills Credit Union called police around 2:45 p.m. after observing a man drive onto the lot and look like he was sleeping in a running vehicle.When an officer arrived on scene, he observed the 37-year-old male driver from West Bend was intoxicated.The officer arrested the man for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
No D.A.R.E. program classes in Washington County this year: "I felt the need to suspend the program"
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- For decades, it has been a program aimed at helping to steer kids away from drugs and violence -- but there are no D.A.R.E. classes in Washington County this year.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- For decades, it has been a program aimed at helping to steer kids away from drugs and violence -- but there are no D.A.R.E. classes in Washington County this year.
West Bend man's vehicle stolen after he was involved in minor traffic incident with suspects
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a man's vehicle was stolen after he was involved in a minor traffic accident with the suspects.It happened on Wednesday, December 16th just before 7:30 p.m. in the Town of Polk.The victim, a 62-year-old Town of West Bend man, was northbound on Highway 144 and stopped in traffic, waiting to proceed northbound on the I-41 on-ramp.While waiting for oncoming southbound traffic on Highway 144, the victim was rear-ended by a dark colored pick-up truck.As the victim exited his vehicle to assess the damage, one of the occupants of the pick-up truck entered the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene northbound on Highway 144.Simultaneously, the operator of the dark colored pick-up also fled the scene and proceeded southbound on Highway 144.The suspect that took the victim’s vehicle was described as a white male in his 20s, standing 5’8 to 5’10 tall with a thin build.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a man's vehicle was stolen after he was involved in a minor traffic accident with the suspects.It happened on Wednesday, December 16th just before 7:30 p.m. in the Town of Polk.The victim, a 62-year-old Town of West Bend man, was northbound on Highway 144 and stopped in traffic, waiting to proceed northbound on the I-41 on-ramp.While waiting for oncoming southbound traffic on Highway 144, the victim was rear-ended by a dark colored pick-up truck.As the victim exited his vehicle to assess the damage, one of the occupants of the pick-up truck entered the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene northbound on Highway 144.Simultaneously, the operator of the dark colored pick-up also fled the scene and proceeded southbound on Highway 144.The suspect that took the victim’s vehicle was described as a white male in his 20s, standing 5’8 to 5’10 tall with a thin build.
Germantown police to increase presence at Kennedy Middle School after "vague message" found
GERMANTOWN -- There will be an increased police presence at Kennedy Middle School in Germantown Wednesday, December 16th after a "vague message" was found in the school.On Tuesday evening, December 15th the Germantown School District and the Germantown Police Department received notification that a Kennedy Middle School student observed a "very vague message" in the school.
GERMANTOWN -- There will be an increased police presence at Kennedy Middle School in Germantown Wednesday, December 16th after a "vague message" was found in the school.On Tuesday evening, December 15th the Germantown School District and the Germantown Police Department received notification that a Kennedy Middle School student observed a "very vague message" in the school.
UPDATE: Kenny Kodrich, missing from Germantown since December 7th, has been found
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say 36-year-old Kenny Kodrich, whom police were looking for after he was reported missing since December 7th has been found.Police say Kodrich disappeared under his own free will.There was concern when Kodrich didn't show up for work at a business in Germantown -- and police asked for the public's help in locating him.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say 36-year-old Kenny Kodrich, whom police were looking for after he was reported missing since December 7th has been found.Police say Kodrich disappeared under his own free will.There was concern when Kodrich didn't show up for work at a business in Germantown -- and police asked for the public's help in locating him.
Police receive multiple complaints about "kidnapping" phone call scam
NEW BERLIN -- It's a scam that has been going on for years.
NEW BERLIN -- It's a scam that has been going on for years.
Aerial trespassing? Local battle over drone use highlights patchwork of laws and regulations
RICHFIELD -- So you want a drone for Christmas?
RICHFIELD -- So you want a drone for Christmas?
Germantown police seek suspects responsible for robbery at Super 8 Motel
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, October 27th at the Super 8 Motel, located at N96 W17490 County Line Road.According to police, two suspects entered the lobby around 12:05 a.m. and distracted a Super 8 employee while a third suspect jumped the counter, threatened the employee, and took an undetermined amount of cash.
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, October 27th at the Super 8 Motel, located at N96 W17490 County Line Road.According to police, two suspects entered the lobby around 12:05 a.m. and distracted a Super 8 employee while a third suspect jumped the counter, threatened the employee, and took an undetermined amount of cash.
Recognize this person? Washington Co. Sheriff's Office releases sketch of suspected hit-and-run driver
TOWN OF POLK -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office released on Wednesday, November 4th a composite sketch of a person they suspect in a hit-and-run crash that happened in the Town of Polk last weekend.Officials say they received a 911 call reporting the crash just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1st.
TOWN OF POLK -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office released on Wednesday, November 4th a composite sketch of a person they suspect in a hit-and-run crash that happened in the Town of Polk last weekend.Officials say they received a 911 call reporting the crash just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1st.
Scare on Halloween morning: Woman finds unknown man asleep on her couch
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say they were called out to a home this past weekend after a man unknown to the homeowners was found sleeping on the coach.Sheriff's officials were dispatched shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31st to a home in Washington County.Officials learned a woman who lives in the home noticed shoes in the back hallway that didn't belong to anyone who lived in the home.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say they were called out to a home this past weekend after a man unknown to the homeowners was found sleeping on the coach.Sheriff's officials were dispatched shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31st to a home in Washington County.Officials learned a woman who lives in the home noticed shoes in the back hallway that didn't belong to anyone who lived in the home.
Five Germantown High School students injured in two-vehicle crash near Mequon Road & River Lane
GERMANTOWN -- Five Germantown High School students were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, November 3rd.It happened at approximately 7:10 a.m. at the intersection of Mequon Road and River Lane.According to police, the five students were traveling in a vehicle that was making a left turn from eastbound Mequon Road onto northbound River Lane when the driver turned in front of another vehicle.The second vehicle involved, which contained three Germantown High School students, was making a right turn from westbound Mequon Road onto northbound River Lane when the collision occurred.
GERMANTOWN -- Five Germantown High School students were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, November 3rd.It happened at approximately 7:10 a.m. at the intersection of Mequon Road and River Lane.According to police, the five students were traveling in a vehicle that was making a left turn from eastbound Mequon Road onto northbound River Lane when the driver turned in front of another vehicle.The second vehicle involved, which contained three Germantown High School students, was making a right turn from westbound Mequon Road onto northbound River Lane when the collision occurred.
Hunting accident: Slinger man dies after falling from tree stand in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 50-year-old man from the Village of Slinger died Thursday night, October 29th after falling from his tree stand in Washington County.According to authorities, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a hunter was found unresponsive at the bottom of his tree stand near Saint Augustine Road in the Town of Erin.The caller was the victim’s son who had gone out to look for his father after he had not returned home after dark.Richfield Fire/EMS were dispatched to the area along with deputies.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 50-year-old man from the Village of Slinger died Thursday night, October 29th after falling from his tree stand in Washington County.According to authorities, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a hunter was found unresponsive at the bottom of his tree stand near Saint Augustine Road in the Town of Erin.The caller was the victim’s son who had gone out to look for his father after he had not returned home after dark.Richfield Fire/EMS were dispatched to the area along with deputies.
Located: Germantown police say 15-year-old Abigail Ward has been found safe
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department says 15-year-old Abigail Ward has been found safe.Abigail Ward was reported missing by her parents around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 28th.
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Police Department says 15-year-old Abigail Ward has been found safe.Abigail Ward was reported missing by her parents around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 28th.
Robert's Frozen Custard rallies behind police: "Support the community that supports us"
GERMANTOWN -- It was a huge show of support for the Germantown Police Department along with a little frozen custard.
GERMANTOWN -- It was a huge show of support for the Germantown Police Department along with a little frozen custard.
Two injured following rollover accident on I-41 near Mequon Road in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Fire Department along with Germantown police were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident on I-41 northbound, north of Mequon Road, Sunday night, October 18th.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle had rolled over but was upright, with heavy damage to the roof, driver's side and passenger's side of the vehicle.Officials say two people were trapped inside the vehicle and the fuel tank was leaking gasoline.Germantown firefighters use hydraulic rescue tools to cut the roof off the vehicle and removed both the front and rear doors of the car.
GERMANTOWN -- The Germantown Fire Department along with Germantown police were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident on I-41 northbound, north of Mequon Road, Sunday night, October 18th.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle had rolled over but was upright, with heavy damage to the roof, driver's side and passenger's side of the vehicle.Officials say two people were trapped inside the vehicle and the fuel tank was leaking gasoline.Germantown firefighters use hydraulic rescue tools to cut the roof off the vehicle and removed both the front and rear doors of the car.
Dump truck driver flown to hospital after crash on I-41 in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- A dump truck driver was flown to the hospital after a crash on I-41 in Germantown.
GERMANTOWN -- A dump truck driver was flown to the hospital after a crash on I-41 in Germantown.
50-year-old West Bend man flown to the hospital after crash involving his motorcycle in Kewaskum
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 50-year-old West Bend man had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after a motorcycle crash on County Highway H at State Highway 144 in Kewaskum.It happened on Saturday night, October 3rd around 11:30.Sheriff's officials say upon arrival at the scene, deputies located the motorcycle's operator, a 50-year-old West Bend man, with serious injuries.The man was unconscious but breathing -- and officials found he wasn't wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.Deputies made contact with two witnesses -- who were in a vehicle headed southbound on State Highway 144.Witness statements and evidence at the scene indicated the motorcycle was headed westbound on County Highway H when it failed to stop for a stop sign at State Highway 114.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 50-year-old West Bend man had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after a motorcycle crash on County Highway H at State Highway 144 in Kewaskum.It happened on Saturday night, October 3rd around 11:30.Sheriff's officials say upon arrival at the scene, deputies located the motorcycle's operator, a 50-year-old West Bend man, with serious injuries.The man was unconscious but breathing -- and officials found he wasn't wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.Deputies made contact with two witnesses -- who were in a vehicle headed southbound on State Highway 144.Witness statements and evidence at the scene indicated the motorcycle was headed westbound on County Highway H when it failed to stop for a stop sign at State Highway 114.
West Bend police search for 27-year-old Andrew Eckl, accused of stabbing bar patron
WEST BEND -- A fight over a girl leads to a stabbing inside the River Horse West bar on Thursday night, October 1st.West Bend Police say 27-year-old Andrew Eckl of West Bend, had an argument with a 30-year-old man from Ixonia, regarding one of the two talking to the other's girlfriend.During the argument, Eckl removed a knife he was carrying and cut and stabbed the 30-year-old.
WEST BEND -- A fight over a girl leads to a stabbing inside the River Horse West bar on Thursday night, October 1st.West Bend Police say 27-year-old Andrew Eckl of West Bend, had an argument with a 30-year-old man from Ixonia, regarding one of the two talking to the other's girlfriend.During the argument, Eckl removed a knife he was carrying and cut and stabbed the 30-year-old.
Busted: Four men, one woman indicted in robbery of Husar's House of Fine Diamonds
WEST BEND -- A Wisconsin grand jury indicted five individuals from the Detroit area on Tuesday, September 22nd for their alleged role in the robbery of Husar's House of Fine Diamonds on N.
WEST BEND -- A Wisconsin grand jury indicted five individuals from the Detroit area on Tuesday, September 22nd for their alleged role in the robbery of Husar's House of Fine Diamonds on N.
Fatal wreck: Motorcyclist dies from injuries after collision with pickup truck
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 28-year-old Town of Hartford motorcycle died from injuries he suffered after a collision with a pickup truck on Friday, September 11th.The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the collision happened around noon at the intersection of State Highway 164 and Hubertus Rd in the Village of Richfield.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 28-year-old Town of Hartford motorcycle died from injuries he suffered after a collision with a pickup truck on Friday, September 11th.The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the collision happened around noon at the intersection of State Highway 164 and Hubertus Rd in the Village of Richfield.