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.
Strong winds peel the roof off a Washington Co. business "like a can of sardines"
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two days after strong winds whipped through parts of southeast Wisconsin, the cleanup is dragging on in Washington County.At Bieri's Jackson Cheese & Deli, co-owner Annette Dubois said her struggle started just before 7 a.m. Saturday, July 18th -- when the wind kicked up in their neighborhood."We were outside, 'cause we have a pergola in the backyard and it was blowing up and over the building.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two days after strong winds whipped through parts of southeast Wisconsin, the cleanup is dragging on in Washington County.At Bieri's Jackson Cheese & Deli, co-owner Annette Dubois said her struggle started just before 7 a.m. Saturday, July 18th -- when the wind kicked up in their neighborhood."We were outside, 'cause we have a pergola in the backyard and it was blowing up and over the building.
Organized crime group from Milwaukee could be to blame for recent spike in car thefts, high-speed pursuits
MEQUON -- Two high speed pursuits just this week and both involve stolen vehicles that went through Mequon.
MEQUON -- Two high speed pursuits just this week and both involve stolen vehicles that went through Mequon.
Germantown police: Subjects pursued after two-vehicle crash, one accused of pointing gun at witness
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown and Mequon police were involved in a pursuit on Monday, July 6th following a two-vehicle crash.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown and Mequon police were involved in a pursuit on Monday, July 6th following a two-vehicle crash.
75-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in crash involving vehicle in Town of Erin
TOWN OF ERIN -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 75-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon, June 16th in the Town of Erin.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. on State Highway 83, approximately .2 miles north of County Line Road in the Town of Erin.An on-scene investigation revealed the following:An antique automobile, operated by a 61-year-old Sussex man, was northbound on State Highway 83 from County Line Road.
TOWN OF ERIN -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 75-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon, June 16th in the Town of Erin.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. on State Highway 83, approximately .2 miles north of County Line Road in the Town of Erin.An on-scene investigation revealed the following:An antique automobile, operated by a 61-year-old Sussex man, was northbound on State Highway 83 from County Line Road.
Deputies on hand at Farmington school after threatening emails directed at family members of students
FARMINGTON -- Washington County Sheriff's deputies have been on hand at Farmington Elementary School after threatening emails were directed towards family members of students at the school.On Wednesday, June 3rd, Sheriff's officials began investigating several reports of extorting-type emails that were directed towards family members of students who attend Farmington Elementary School in the Town of Farmington.Farmington Elementary School is one of several elementary schools within the Kewaskum School District.Sheriff's officials say it appears the intent of the email is to extort money from the family members of children attending that school.
FARMINGTON -- Washington County Sheriff's deputies have been on hand at Farmington Elementary School after threatening emails were directed towards family members of students at the school.On Wednesday, June 3rd, Sheriff's officials began investigating several reports of extorting-type emails that were directed towards family members of students who attend Farmington Elementary School in the Town of Farmington.Farmington Elementary School is one of several elementary schools within the Kewaskum School District.Sheriff's officials say it appears the intent of the email is to extort money from the family members of children attending that school.
You can now drop off your unused, unwanted prescription drugs at West Bend Police Department
WEST BEND (WITI) -- West Bend police say you can now drop off your unwanted and unused prescription drugs at the West Bend Police Department -- located at 350 Vine Street in West Bend.On Monday, May 18th, the West Bend Common Council accepted a donation of a Medical Collection Box from CVS Pharmacy and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.The Medical Collection Box will be placed in the lobby of the West Bend Police Department at 350 Vine Street in West Bend.Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications in the Medical Collection Box.The West Bend Police Department will accept the following items in the Medical Collection Box: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- West Bend police say you can now drop off your unwanted and unused prescription drugs at the West Bend Police Department -- located at 350 Vine Street in West Bend.On Monday, May 18th, the West Bend Common Council accepted a donation of a Medical Collection Box from CVS Pharmacy and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.The Medical Collection Box will be placed in the lobby of the West Bend Police Department at 350 Vine Street in West Bend.Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications in the Medical Collection Box.The West Bend Police Department will accept the following items in the Medical Collection Box: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.
Police in West Bend arrest 37-year-old motorcyclist, accused of seventh OWI offense
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Police say early Sunday morning, May 17th, a 37-year-old man was arrested for his seventh OWI while operating his motorcycle in West Bend.Just before 1:30 a.m., police attempted to stop the motorcyclist in the 200 block of S.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Police say early Sunday morning, May 17th, a 37-year-old man was arrested for his seventh OWI while operating his motorcycle in West Bend.Just before 1:30 a.m., police attempted to stop the motorcyclist in the 200 block of S.
Man taken to burn unit via Flight for Life after using motor oil and gas to start campfire
TOWN OF TRENTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 43-year-old man suffered second and third-degree burns this weekend after he used motor oil and gas to start a campfire in his backyard.It happened on Sunday, May 17th just before 7:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say as the mixture of motor oil and gas was poured into the man's fire pit, a flare up occurred.
TOWN OF TRENTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 43-year-old man suffered second and third-degree burns this weekend after he used motor oil and gas to start a campfire in his backyard.It happened on Sunday, May 17th just before 7:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say as the mixture of motor oil and gas was poured into the man's fire pit, a flare up occurred.
"They are going to be cited:" As summer approaches, one agency has zero tolerance policy for street racing
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say they want to stop the problem before it starts.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say they want to stop the problem before it starts.