West Bend police arrest three 17-year-old's accused of multiple thefts, firing gunshots into home
WEST BEND -- Three 17-year-old boys were taken into custody after authorities determined their connection to vehicle and firearm thefts, as well as firing gunshots into the side of a residence.According to police, a citizen on Lily Avenue first reported gunshots fired into a residence located Lily Avenue on July 11th.
WEST BEND -- Three 17-year-old boys were taken into custody after authorities determined their connection to vehicle and firearm thefts, as well as firing gunshots into the side of a residence.According to police, a citizen on Lily Avenue first reported gunshots fired into a residence located Lily Avenue on July 11th.
Suspect in custody after domestic violence incident, three pursuits, standoff in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say a suspect is in custody following a domestic violence incident Monday morning, September 7th, three separate subsequent pursuits, and a standoff situation Tuesday morning in Germantown.This all began around 9:00 a.m. Monday -- when police investigated a domestic violence incident, Police say it is believed multiple domestic violence related charges were committed (both misdemeanor and felony charges).The suspect wasn't home at the time of this investigation.Around 1:15 p.m. Monday, a Germantown police officer observed the suspect in this case driving near his home.The officer attempted to stop the suspect -- but police say the suspect fled.The ensuing pursuit was terminated in Menomonee Falls because the suspect was known to law enforcement officials and the traffic conditions and danger outweighed the need to continue the pursuit.Police later learned the vehicle the suspect was driving had been reported stolen to Glendale police.Seven hours later, around 8:30 p.m. Monday, a citizen reported seeing the stolen vehicle being driven by the suspect -- circling the suspect's home.Police again tried to stop the vehicle -- but the suspect fled.This pursuit was terminated in Milwaukee.On Tuesday morning, around 7:00 a.m., a Germantown police officer spotted the suspect and the same stolen vehicle.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say a suspect is in custody following a domestic violence incident Monday morning, September 7th, three separate subsequent pursuits, and a standoff situation Tuesday morning in Germantown.This all began around 9:00 a.m. Monday -- when police investigated a domestic violence incident, Police say it is believed multiple domestic violence related charges were committed (both misdemeanor and felony charges).The suspect wasn't home at the time of this investigation.Around 1:15 p.m. Monday, a Germantown police officer observed the suspect in this case driving near his home.The officer attempted to stop the suspect -- but police say the suspect fled.The ensuing pursuit was terminated in Menomonee Falls because the suspect was known to law enforcement officials and the traffic conditions and danger outweighed the need to continue the pursuit.Police later learned the vehicle the suspect was driving had been reported stolen to Glendale police.Seven hours later, around 8:30 p.m. Monday, a citizen reported seeing the stolen vehicle being driven by the suspect -- circling the suspect's home.Police again tried to stop the vehicle -- but the suspect fled.This pursuit was terminated in Milwaukee.On Tuesday morning, around 7:00 a.m., a Germantown police officer spotted the suspect and the same stolen vehicle.
Can you help? Washington County officials need help identifying theft suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a theft suspect.According to officials, on August 23rd and unknown man entered a tavern in the Village of Richfield and attempted to cash a business check for an unknown local business.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a theft suspect.According to officials, on August 23rd and unknown man entered a tavern in the Village of Richfield and attempted to cash a business check for an unknown local business.
West Bend police issue warning about man posing as We Energies employee, looking to collect payment
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning about a scam in which a man is posing as a We Energies employee and attempting to collect a utility payment.Police say they received a complaint about this on Monday, August 31st.The suspect was attempting to collect a utility payment via the use of a pre-paid credit card at the We Energies customer's business.Police say this man is NOT a We Energies employee.Additionally, police say scams like this have happened in other jurisdictions in southeastern Wisconsin, and in West Bend back in 2013.In each instance, the fake employee attempted to obtain credit card numbers from customers or have the customer obtain a pre-paid credit card and provide the card information to the scammer.We Energies has advised that they never collect payment from customers at a residence or in the field.The West Bend Police Department and We Energies officials encourage anyone who encounters this type of activity to contact their local law enforcement agency and do not provide any credit card information.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning about a scam in which a man is posing as a We Energies employee and attempting to collect a utility payment.Police say they received a complaint about this on Monday, August 31st.The suspect was attempting to collect a utility payment via the use of a pre-paid credit card at the We Energies customer's business.Police say this man is NOT a We Energies employee.Additionally, police say scams like this have happened in other jurisdictions in southeastern Wisconsin, and in West Bend back in 2013.In each instance, the fake employee attempted to obtain credit card numbers from customers or have the customer obtain a pre-paid credit card and provide the card information to the scammer.We Energies has advised that they never collect payment from customers at a residence or in the field.The West Bend Police Department and We Energies officials encourage anyone who encounters this type of activity to contact their local law enforcement agency and do not provide any credit card information.
Slinger woman arrested, accused of tossing cat out of vehicle after dispute at Humane Society
SLINGER -- A Slinger woman has been arrested for disorderly conduct -- accused of tossing her cat out of her vehicle.It happened on Friday, August 28th.Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say the 58-year-old woman became upset at the Washington County Humane Society after learning there would be a fee to have her cat put down.Sheriff's officials say the woman got into a physical altercation with some employees, and then tossed the cat out of her vehicle before leaving.The cat was in a crate at the time, and wasn't injured, according to Humane Society officials.However, the cat was put down due to other ailments.
SLINGER -- A Slinger woman has been arrested for disorderly conduct -- accused of tossing her cat out of her vehicle.It happened on Friday, August 28th.Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say the 58-year-old woman became upset at the Washington County Humane Society after learning there would be a fee to have her cat put down.Sheriff's officials say the woman got into a physical altercation with some employees, and then tossed the cat out of her vehicle before leaving.The cat was in a crate at the time, and wasn't injured, according to Humane Society officials.However, the cat was put down due to other ailments.
21-year-old Milwaukee woman arrested after dispute over handicap permit at McDonald's in West Bend
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a woman was arrested following a dispute in a parking lot at the McDonald's restaurant on E.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a woman was arrested following a dispute in a parking lot at the McDonald's restaurant on E.
Germantown police release new photo of vehicle in hit-and-run crash; again plead for your help
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are again asking for the public's help in connection with a weekend fatal hit-and-run.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are again asking for the public's help in connection with a weekend fatal hit-and-run.
Suspect in hit-and-run that killed Germantown bicyclist released; researcher says fatalities on the rise
GERMANTOWN -- The number of fatalities involving bicyclists has doubled in Wisconsin over the last year.
GERMANTOWN -- The number of fatalities involving bicyclists has doubled in Wisconsin over the last year.
Germantown police: Suspect in custody after hit-and-run crash that killed 50-year-old man
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police said late Monday, August 24th a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Sunday night.According to police, a 50-year-old man from Germantown, now identified as Keith Habenicht, was operating his bicycle southbound on Appleton Avenue, south of Mequon Road, when he was struck from behind.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police said late Monday, August 24th a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Sunday night.According to police, a 50-year-old man from Germantown, now identified as Keith Habenicht, was operating his bicycle southbound on Appleton Avenue, south of Mequon Road, when he was struck from behind.
Lt. Brian Henning with Germantown Police Department retires after 36 years on the force
GERMANTOWN -- A celebration was held Monday, August 24th for a long-time Germantown police officer.After 36 years on the job, Lt.
GERMANTOWN -- A celebration was held Monday, August 24th for a long-time Germantown police officer.After 36 years on the job, Lt.
Latest: Man involved in collision between dump truck, pickup truck dies
GERMANTOWN -- A man involved in a collision between a dump truck and pickup truck in Germantown has died.Police say the dump truck was headed east on Freistadt Rd.
GERMANTOWN -- A man involved in a collision between a dump truck and pickup truck in Germantown has died.Police say the dump truck was headed east on Freistadt Rd.
Two sex offenders, including one who had been living in car at Sheriff's Office, now placed in Jackson
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say two convicted sex offenders -- one who was released this week (on Tuesday, August 11th) and another who has been living in his vehicle in the Sheriff's Office's parking lot have been placed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say two convicted sex offenders -- one who was released this week (on Tuesday, August 11th) and another who has been living in his vehicle in the Sheriff's Office's parking lot have been placed.
Washington County Sheriff's officials find intoxicated man in lobby of Allenton Post Office
ALLENTON -- Washington County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News an intoxicated, 29-year-old man was found inside a lobby at the Allenton Post Office early Wednesday morning, August 12th.
ALLENTON -- Washington County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News an intoxicated, 29-year-old man was found inside a lobby at the Allenton Post Office early Wednesday morning, August 12th.
Happy update: Kiwi the dog, who went missing during crash, reunited with family
GERMANTOWN -- A happy update to a story about a dog that went missing following a crash on July 30th: Kiwi has been found, and reunited with family.
GERMANTOWN -- A happy update to a story about a dog that went missing following a crash on July 30th: Kiwi has been found, and reunited with family.
"Legitimate concern" among officials, neighbors about sex offenders who are homeless upon release
WEST BEND -- Convicted sex offenders released from prison, and left to roam the streets.
WEST BEND -- Convicted sex offenders released from prison, and left to roam the streets.
West Bend police arrest 17-year-old girl, 18-year-old man for lewd and lascivious behavior
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior early on Sunday, August 9th.Shortly before 1:30 a.m., officers were called out to an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Barton Avenue for a report of a male and female, both unclothed, engaging in sexual activity.When officers arrived, the man fled on foot, but he was later located and identified as an 18-year-old from Lac Du Flambeau.The female was identified as a 17-year-old from Minocqua.Both the girl and the man were in West Bend visiting friends and had been drinking alcohol prior to the incident.The 18-year-old man was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, sexual assault of a child over 16 years of age, obstructing officers and also issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol.The 17-year-old girl was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior and issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior early on Sunday, August 9th.Shortly before 1:30 a.m., officers were called out to an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Barton Avenue for a report of a male and female, both unclothed, engaging in sexual activity.When officers arrived, the man fled on foot, but he was later located and identified as an 18-year-old from Lac Du Flambeau.The female was identified as a 17-year-old from Minocqua.Both the girl and the man were in West Bend visiting friends and had been drinking alcohol prior to the incident.The 18-year-old man was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, sexual assault of a child over 16 years of age, obstructing officers and also issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol.The 17-year-old girl was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior and issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol.
40-year-old West Bend man suffers minor injuries after rollover crash on Highway 45
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rollover crash that occurred late Wednesday night, August 5th on Highway 45.It happened around 10:45 p.m. on Highway 45, north of Pleasant Valley Road.Officials say a 40-year-old man from West Bend was driving northbound on Highway 45 when his SUV left the roadway and rolled over.The man suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by the Jackson Fire/Rescue.Investigators say drugs and alcohol are not factors in the crash.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rollover crash that occurred late Wednesday night, August 5th on Highway 45.It happened around 10:45 p.m. on Highway 45, north of Pleasant Valley Road.Officials say a 40-year-old man from West Bend was driving northbound on Highway 45 when his SUV left the roadway and rolled over.The man suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by the Jackson Fire/Rescue.Investigators say drugs and alcohol are not factors in the crash.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
22-year-old registered sex offender arrested after he allegedly had unsupervised contact with girl
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old registered sex offender was taken into custody -- accused of violating his release rules as a result of a suspicious vehicle investigation that revealed he had unsupervised contact with a 17-year-old West Bend girl.On Friday, July 31st, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 4400 block of State Highway 60 in the Town of Polk.The reporting party advised the vehicle appeared to be parked in an effort to conceal it in a wooded area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old registered sex offender was taken into custody -- accused of violating his release rules as a result of a suspicious vehicle investigation that revealed he had unsupervised contact with a 17-year-old West Bend girl.On Friday, July 31st, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 4400 block of State Highway 60 in the Town of Polk.The reporting party advised the vehicle appeared to be parked in an effort to conceal it in a wooded area.
West Bend police: 14-year-old girl sexually assaulted by 19-year-old Iowa man at Hampton Inn
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are investigating the sexual assault of a 14-year-old West Bend girl that occurred Saturday, August 1st at the Hampton Inn on S. 18th Street.Police say officers responded to a 911 hang-up call at the Hampton Inn, and while investigating, they determined a 19-year-old man from Iowa met the 14-year-old West Bend girl on the internet -- and came to West Bend.An investigation has revealed there was sexual contact between the man and the girl.The Iowa man has no prior criminal record, police say.He was arrested, and taken to the Washington County Jail on charges of sexual assault of a child.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are investigating the sexual assault of a 14-year-old West Bend girl that occurred Saturday, August 1st at the Hampton Inn on S. 18th Street.Police say officers responded to a 911 hang-up call at the Hampton Inn, and while investigating, they determined a 19-year-old man from Iowa met the 14-year-old West Bend girl on the internet -- and came to West Bend.An investigation has revealed there was sexual contact between the man and the girl.The Iowa man has no prior criminal record, police say.He was arrested, and taken to the Washington County Jail on charges of sexual assault of a child.
Plane crashes in Washington County corn field, pilot not hurt
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash of a small plane in a corn field in the Town of Barton on Tuesday morning, July 21st.Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Country Trunk D around 8:15 a.m. When they arrived, they found the pilot was not hurt.The investigation determined the pilot, a 58-year-old Harvest, Alabama man with 25 years of flying experience, had taken off from EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh and was traveling to DeKalb, Illinois.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash of a small plane in a corn field in the Town of Barton on Tuesday morning, July 21st.Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Country Trunk D around 8:15 a.m. When they arrived, they found the pilot was not hurt.The investigation determined the pilot, a 58-year-old Harvest, Alabama man with 25 years of flying experience, had taken off from EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh and was traveling to DeKalb, Illinois.