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.
Ohio woman assaults husband with mini baseball bat because he didn't buy her a V-Day gift
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio -- An Ohio woman assaulted her husband during an argument because he did not buy her a Valentine's Day gift, deputies told WTAP.Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a home just outside Parkersburg, West Virginia around 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 14th and found a man with several injuries.The man told deputies his wife, 46-year-old Kimberly Hammond had been drinking and began to hit and scratch his face during a verbal altercation.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio -- An Ohio woman assaulted her husband during an argument because he did not buy her a Valentine's Day gift, deputies told WTAP.Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a home just outside Parkersburg, West Virginia around 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 14th and found a man with several injuries.The man told deputies his wife, 46-year-old Kimberly Hammond had been drinking and began to hit and scratch his face during a verbal altercation.
Latest: $70K worth of cheese stolen in Germantown sent to a landfill; no arrests made
GERMANTOWN/MARSHFIELD -- Detectives investigating separate thefts of thousands of dollars worth of cheese that happened back in January have found no link between the thefts, according to PostCrescent.com.
GERMANTOWN/MARSHFIELD -- Detectives investigating separate thefts of thousands of dollars worth of cheese that happened back in January have found no link between the thefts, according to PostCrescent.com.
Officials: Suspects arrested after high-risk stop tied to multiple burglaries
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A piece of evidence left at the crime scenes.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A piece of evidence left at the crime scenes.
Germantown police conduct "high-risk traffic stop" of stolen vehicle
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say three people are in custody after their officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on Thursday afternoon, February 4th.The traffic stop happened around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Appleton Ave.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police say three people are in custody after their officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on Thursday afternoon, February 4th.The traffic stop happened around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Appleton Ave.
"I was going to see how far you would take it: "Woman arrested for OWI after police pursuit
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee woman was arrested for OWI early Tuesday morning, February 2nd after leading police on a pursuit.It all began around 3:25 a.m. when a deputy spotted a vehicle on southbound US 45 at Sherman Road in the Town of Polk.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee woman was arrested for OWI early Tuesday morning, February 2nd after leading police on a pursuit.It all began around 3:25 a.m. when a deputy spotted a vehicle on southbound US 45 at Sherman Road in the Town of Polk.
Officials: Man accidentally shoots another while showing handgun he was trying to sell
NEWBURG -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a 36-year-old Village of Newburg man accidentally shot a 35-year-old Town of Farmington man, while showing him a handgun that he was trying to sell.The incident happened inside an apartment building on Main St.
NEWBURG -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a 36-year-old Village of Newburg man accidentally shot a 35-year-old Town of Farmington man, while showing him a handgun that he was trying to sell.The incident happened inside an apartment building on Main St.
"No skid marks:" Man arrested after crashing truck into Richfield pharmacy
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 24-year-old Richfield man was arrested early Friday morning, January 29th after he crashed his vehicle into an Aurora Health Care Pharmacy in Washington County.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of Kettle Moraine Parkway in the Village of Richfield around 4 a.m. for a suspicious male subject yelling for help and trying to gain access to an unoccupied neighboring residence.Shortly after their arrival, deputies located a 24-year-old Richfield man in the area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 24-year-old Richfield man was arrested early Friday morning, January 29th after he crashed his vehicle into an Aurora Health Care Pharmacy in Washington County.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of Kettle Moraine Parkway in the Village of Richfield around 4 a.m. for a suspicious male subject yelling for help and trying to gain access to an unoccupied neighboring residence.Shortly after their arrival, deputies located a 24-year-old Richfield man in the area.