ARRESTED: 27-year-old Milwaukee man in jail, accused of delivering heroin to undercover officer
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 27-year-old Milwaukee man is in jail, accused of delivering heroin to an undercover officer with the Washington County Multi-jurisdictional Drug Unit.Sheriff's officials say the drug transaction occurred in Germantown.Following the transaction, the suspect was able to flee the scene -- nearly striking police who were attempting to take him into custody.A brief high-speed pursuit ensued on Highway 41, but that chase was terminated by police.Unmarked squad cars were able to see the suspect vehicle and followed it into a parking lot on W.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 27-year-old Milwaukee man is in jail, accused of delivering heroin to an undercover officer with the Washington County Multi-jurisdictional Drug Unit.Sheriff's officials say the drug transaction occurred in Germantown.Following the transaction, the suspect was able to flee the scene -- nearly striking police who were attempting to take him into custody.A brief high-speed pursuit ensued on Highway 41, but that chase was terminated by police.Unmarked squad cars were able to see the suspect vehicle and followed it into a parking lot on W.
"I want this off her record:" Dozens of West Bend High School students charged after protest
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Dozens of West Bend High School students are expected to be charged with disorderly conduct or issued municipal citations for their alleged role in a protest that turned ugly inside the school on Thursday morning, November 20th.On that morning, officers from the West Bend Police Department and deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded and encountered a number of students running through the halls, yelling, and ripping material off of the walls.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Dozens of West Bend High School students are expected to be charged with disorderly conduct or issued municipal citations for their alleged role in a protest that turned ugly inside the school on Thursday morning, November 20th.On that morning, officers from the West Bend Police Department and deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded and encountered a number of students running through the halls, yelling, and ripping material off of the walls.
Germantown police ID man killed in four-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 near Holy Hill Rd.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- One person was killed and another was seriously injured after a four-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 near Holy Hill Rd.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- One person was killed and another was seriously injured after a four-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 near Holy Hill Rd.
One dead, one seriously hurt after four-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 near Holy Hill Rd.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- One person is dead and another is very seriously injured after a four-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 near Holy Hill Rd.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- One person is dead and another is very seriously injured after a four-vehicle wreck on US 41/45 near Holy Hill Rd.
"It was actually scary:" One arrested after West Bend students become unruly over new rules
WEST BEND (WITI) -- It was chaotic inside West Bend High School on Thursday morning, November 20th -- so chaotic, the school was placed on a "soft lockdown." It began when students from West Bend East and West Bend West met with administrators to discuss some new rules."It was actually scary," a West Bend student said.Video from inside the school shows what began as a peaceful meeting didn't stay that way for long.According to Superintendent Ted Neitzke, some students became unruly during a planned meeting to discuss new hall pass procedures."All of a sudden, this kid walks up on the lunch table and starts speaking his mind and swearing," Alison Webb said.Webb was sitting next to the boy who stood up on the table.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- It was chaotic inside West Bend High School on Thursday morning, November 20th -- so chaotic, the school was placed on a "soft lockdown." It began when students from West Bend East and West Bend West met with administrators to discuss some new rules."It was actually scary," a West Bend student said.Video from inside the school shows what began as a peaceful meeting didn't stay that way for long.According to Superintendent Ted Neitzke, some students became unruly during a planned meeting to discuss new hall pass procedures."All of a sudden, this kid walks up on the lunch table and starts speaking his mind and swearing," Alison Webb said.Webb was sitting next to the boy who stood up on the table.
88-year-old man found dead after apparently leaving his Town of Barton home on foot
TOWN OF BARTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a missing 88-year-old man was found dead near his home.Sheriff's officials were called out to the man's home around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11th, where they learned the man had left his home on foot.Given the rural terrain surrounding the man's home, two fire departments and a police department were called in to assist the Washington County Sheriff's officials already on scene.
TOWN OF BARTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a missing 88-year-old man was found dead near his home.Sheriff's officials were called out to the man's home around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11th, where they learned the man had left his home on foot.Given the rural terrain surrounding the man's home, two fire departments and a police department were called in to assist the Washington County Sheriff's officials already on scene.
Several departments called out to grain bin dryer fire in Town of Trenton
TOWN OF TRENTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say several departments were called out to battle a grain bin dryer fire in the Town of Trenton early Monday morning, November 10th.It happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. at a property on Highway Y.The property owner noticed the fire when he went outside to begin his daily chores and observed flames near the heater fan of the grain bin dryer -- quickly turning off the fan to try to slow the flames.When officials responded to the scene, the flames were extinguished and the electric and propane sources were turned off.
TOWN OF TRENTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say several departments were called out to battle a grain bin dryer fire in the Town of Trenton early Monday morning, November 10th.It happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. at a property on Highway Y.The property owner noticed the fire when he went outside to begin his daily chores and observed flames near the heater fan of the grain bin dryer -- quickly turning off the fan to try to slow the flames.When officials responded to the scene, the flames were extinguished and the electric and propane sources were turned off.
Flight for Life called out to scene of serious crash on Highway 175 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Flight for Life was called out to the scene of a serious crash in Washington County late Monday morning, November 10th.It happened shortly before noon at the intersection of Highway 175 and Highway S in the Town of Addison.Washington County Sheriff's officials say the crash involved a semi tractor trailer and a small passenger vehicle.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Flight for Life was called out to the scene of a serious crash in Washington County late Monday morning, November 10th.It happened shortly before noon at the intersection of Highway 175 and Highway S in the Town of Addison.Washington County Sheriff's officials say the crash involved a semi tractor trailer and a small passenger vehicle.
Masked men ransack Germantown tavern, tie up workers, flee with cash
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- "Brazen." That's how one neighbor describes the early-morning armed robbery at the Last Stop Saloon in the Town of Germantown.According to officials, a 27-year-old Hartford man exited the tavern shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, September 29th and was confronted by multiple men that were wearing masks and carrying firearms.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- "Brazen." That's how one neighbor describes the early-morning armed robbery at the Last Stop Saloon in the Town of Germantown.According to officials, a 27-year-old Hartford man exited the tavern shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, September 29th and was confronted by multiple men that were wearing masks and carrying firearms.
"Sometimes, they make it easy on us:" Underage drinking party busted by 911 pocket dial call!
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A underage drinking party in Germantown is busted -- and it turns out someone at that party is the one who alerted police!
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A underage drinking party in Germantown is busted -- and it turns out someone at that party is the one who alerted police!
Town of West Bend home severely damaged by fire early Sunday
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials and eight fire departments were called out to a house fire in West Bend early Sunday morning, September 7th.The fire was called in by several neighbors, as well as the homeowner, who had just returned home -- shortly before 5:00 a.m. Sunday.Sheriff's officials say the first deputy to arrive at the scene on Peninsula Drive in the Town of West Bend saw flames coming from the first and second floors of the home.No one was inside the home at the time of the fire.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials and eight fire departments were called out to a house fire in West Bend early Sunday morning, September 7th.The fire was called in by several neighbors, as well as the homeowner, who had just returned home -- shortly before 5:00 a.m. Sunday.Sheriff's officials say the first deputy to arrive at the scene on Peninsula Drive in the Town of West Bend saw flames coming from the first and second floors of the home.No one was inside the home at the time of the fire.
"We have to respond to them:" Germantown PD taking in 911 calls...that aren't actual emergencies!
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Five calls on Monday, July 28th and two on Tuesday.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Five calls on Monday, July 28th and two on Tuesday.
BUSTED: 12 federally indicted after Washington Co. Sheriff's officials, DEA take down "molly" drug ring
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Department, and the DEA are being credited for taking down a large "molly" drug ring -- and 12 individuals have been federally indicted.United States Attorney James Santelle announced on Monday, July 21st 12 defendants have been indicted in federal court with conspiracy to import and distribute methylone -- a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Department, and the DEA are being credited for taking down a large "molly" drug ring -- and 12 individuals have been federally indicted.United States Attorney James Santelle announced on Monday, July 21st 12 defendants have been indicted in federal court with conspiracy to import and distribute methylone -- a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
Charges referred to District Attorney's Office against three adults after children caught driving
WEST BEND/WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned child neglect charges have been referred to the District Attorney's Office for three adults after a nine-year-old and four-year-old were caught in a car, alone for the second time this summer.
WEST BEND/WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned child neglect charges have been referred to the District Attorney's Office for three adults after a nine-year-old and four-year-old were caught in a car, alone for the second time this summer.
Remember those young kids caught driving a car to "grandma's house?" It happened again!
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- It was Saturday, June 14th when Good Samaritans in West Bend helped to stop a vehicle being driven by a nine-year-old boy -- with a four-year-old passenger.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- It was Saturday, June 14th when Good Samaritans in West Bend helped to stop a vehicle being driven by a nine-year-old boy -- with a four-year-old passenger.
Total loss: Fire destroys barn, two outbuildings in Town of Barton
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a report of a barn fire at 3745 Beaver Dam Road in the Town of Barton early Monday morning, June 30th.When deputies arrived on scene, they observed a large wood barn completely ablaze, with the fire rapidly intensifying and spreading to two adjacent outbuildings.The West Bend Fire Department requested assistance from the Fillmore, Jackson, Slinger, Kewaskum, Allenton, and Newburg Fire Departments to aid at the scene.
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a report of a barn fire at 3745 Beaver Dam Road in the Town of Barton early Monday morning, June 30th.When deputies arrived on scene, they observed a large wood barn completely ablaze, with the fire rapidly intensifying and spreading to two adjacent outbuildings.The West Bend Fire Department requested assistance from the Fillmore, Jackson, Slinger, Kewaskum, Allenton, and Newburg Fire Departments to aid at the scene.
Headed to grandma's house: 9-year-old drives car with 4-year-old passenger
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- A wild ride in West Bend!
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- A wild ride in West Bend!
Three injured after 'erratic' motorist collides head-on with pickup truck
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Three people were injured following a head-on collision near the intersection of Main Street and Church Street in West Bend on Thursday night, June 12th.According to officials, the West Bend Police Department received a report of an erratic motorist on E.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Three people were injured following a head-on collision near the intersection of Main Street and Church Street in West Bend on Thursday night, June 12th.According to officials, the West Bend Police Department received a report of an erratic motorist on E.
Suicidal suspect puts neighbors on edge, guns drawn
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A scary scene at an apartment complex near Mequon Rd.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A scary scene at an apartment complex near Mequon Rd.
BUSTED: Three arrested for involvement in heroin deliveries
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Three suspects were arrested during a traffic stop on US 45 near West Bend on Thursday, May 29th for their involvement in heroin deliveries.According to officials, a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy arrested a 20-year-old man and a 41-year-old man from the Kewaskum area and a 24-year-old woman from the City of West Bend.Authorities say the suspects had been the subject of an on-going investigation by the Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Group (Drug Unit).The investigation resulted in sales of heroin to an undercover police officer in the City of West Bend, the Village of Jackson, and the Village of Kewaskum.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Three suspects were arrested during a traffic stop on US 45 near West Bend on Thursday, May 29th for their involvement in heroin deliveries.According to officials, a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy arrested a 20-year-old man and a 41-year-old man from the Kewaskum area and a 24-year-old woman from the City of West Bend.Authorities say the suspects had been the subject of an on-going investigation by the Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Group (Drug Unit).The investigation resulted in sales of heroin to an undercover police officer in the City of West Bend, the Village of Jackson, and the Village of Kewaskum.