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.
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.