'I'm sorry:' New Berlin man accused in death of his wife of 40 years pleads not guilty
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin man accused in connection with the death of his wife of 40 years pleaded not guilty Friday, June 7.James Farris, 59, faces one count of first degree intentional homicide, domestic abuse and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, domestic abuse.During Farris' preliminary hearing Friday, a motion to dismiss the case was denied by the court, and two New Berlin Police Department detectives testified.
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin man accused in connection with the death of his wife of 40 years pleaded not guilty Friday, June 7.James Farris, 59, faces one count of first degree intentional homicide, domestic abuse and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, domestic abuse.During Farris' preliminary hearing Friday, a motion to dismiss the case was denied by the court, and two New Berlin Police Department detectives testified.
74-year-old convicted of sexually assaulting cinema employee with autism sentenced to prison
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 74-year-old Greenfield man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with autism several times while she was at work at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New Berlin was sentenced to prison Wednesday, May 1.Humberto Paniagua in late February pleaded no contest to one of four felony charges filed against him -- second degree sexual assault of a mentally ill victim.In court on Wednesday, Paniagua was sentenced to serve three years in prison and four years' extended supervision, with credit for four days' time served.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 74-year-old Greenfield man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with autism several times while she was at work at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New Berlin was sentenced to prison Wednesday, May 1.Humberto Paniagua in late February pleaded no contest to one of four felony charges filed against him -- second degree sexual assault of a mentally ill victim.In court on Wednesday, Paniagua was sentenced to serve three years in prison and four years' extended supervision, with credit for four days' time served.
Officials: Brown deer woman scams elderly man she met in nursing home, illegally films them in sex act
NEW BERLIN -- A Brown Deer woman is accused of scamming an elderly man.
NEW BERLIN -- A Brown Deer woman is accused of scamming an elderly man.
74-year-old pleads no contest to sexually assaulting cinema employee with autism 'approximately 20 times'
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 74-year-old Greenfield man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with autism several times while she was at work at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New Berlin has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Humberto Paniagua on Wednesday, Feb. 20 pleaded no contest to one of four felony charges filed against him.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 74-year-old Greenfield man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with autism several times while she was at work at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New Berlin has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Humberto Paniagua on Wednesday, Feb. 20 pleaded no contest to one of four felony charges filed against him.
New Berlin police seek help to locate car, subject associated with tool thefts
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department is looking for help in locating a 1994-1997 Honda Accord station wagon -- as seen in the attached photos.
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department is looking for help in locating a 1994-1997 Honda Accord station wagon -- as seen in the attached photos.
'A great cause:' Brave souls jump into freezing water to support Special Olympics of Wisconsin athletes
MILWAUKEE -- Cold and light snow added to the wintry vibe at the Milwaukee County Zoo during the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics of Wisconsin."It's for a great cause.
MILWAUKEE -- Cold and light snow added to the wintry vibe at the Milwaukee County Zoo during the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics of Wisconsin."It's for a great cause.
Caught on camera: Suspect steals 2 rolls of aluminum from New Berlin home
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a suspect who stole two rolls of aluminum from a home on Saturday, Jan. 21.Police say a window company was working on the house and supplies were in the driveway.
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a suspect who stole two rolls of aluminum from a home on Saturday, Jan. 21.Police say a window company was working on the house and supplies were in the driveway.
'Bad guys are going to be filmed:' Community camera program targets thieves in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- It's the time of year when the focus is on the holidays, meaning presents left at your doorstep can become easy targets for theft.
NEW BERLIN -- It's the time of year when the focus is on the holidays, meaning presents left at your doorstep can become easy targets for theft.
Tactical situation near Calhoun and National resolved
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police were on the scene of a tactical situation near Calhoun and National Avenue Monday morning, Nov. 26.New Berlin police tweeted about it around 9 a.m.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police were on the scene of a tactical situation near Calhoun and National Avenue Monday morning, Nov. 26.New Berlin police tweeted about it around 9 a.m.
Report of 11-year-old boy on fire leads to large emergency response in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- Reports of an 11-year-old boy on fire led to a large police presence in New Berlin Monday afternoon, Oct. 22.Police say he was found in a neighbor's yard near Moorland and Rogers.
NEW BERLIN -- Reports of an 11-year-old boy on fire led to a large police presence in New Berlin Monday afternoon, Oct. 22.Police say he was found in a neighbor's yard near Moorland and Rogers.
62-year-old Mukwonago woman pronounced dead at scene of crash on I-43
NEW BERLIN -- A 62-year-old Mukwonago woman died in a crash on I-43 northbound in New Berlin Wednesday, Oct. 17.It happened just after 2 p.m. near Moorland Road and involved four vehicles.Waukesha County sheriff's officials, New Berlin police, the New Berlin Fire Department and Wisconsin State Patrol responded.No one else was hurt.I-43 northbound was closed for several hours as a result of the crash.
NEW BERLIN -- A 62-year-old Mukwonago woman died in a crash on I-43 northbound in New Berlin Wednesday, Oct. 17.It happened just after 2 p.m. near Moorland Road and involved four vehicles.Waukesha County sheriff's officials, New Berlin police, the New Berlin Fire Department and Wisconsin State Patrol responded.No one else was hurt.I-43 northbound was closed for several hours as a result of the crash.
3 years probation for woman accused in connection with 3 vehicle theft incidents
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin woman accused of stealing or attempting to steal vehicles in three separate incidents to support a heroin addiction has been sentenced to probation.Katarina Panagiotopoulos, 23, on Thursday, Sept. 27 pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor: attempted taking, driving a vehicle without consent and entry into locked vehicle.She was then sentenced to serve 18 months in prison and 18 months extended supervision on the first charge -- which was stayed.
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin woman accused of stealing or attempting to steal vehicles in three separate incidents to support a heroin addiction has been sentenced to probation.Katarina Panagiotopoulos, 23, on Thursday, Sept. 27 pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor: attempted taking, driving a vehicle without consent and entry into locked vehicle.She was then sentenced to serve 18 months in prison and 18 months extended supervision on the first charge -- which was stayed.
$5K reward: ATF again asks for help after explosions in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in conjunction with the New Berlin Police Department, continues to urge the public to report information related to the explosions on the afternoon of Sept. 17 near Coffee and Woelfel in New Berlin.According to a news release Monday, Sept. 24 from the ATF, investigators are looking specifically for information related to individuals who may have been operating a vehicle on Sept. 17, around 4 p.m. in the area where the explosion happened.
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in conjunction with the New Berlin Police Department, continues to urge the public to report information related to the explosions on the afternoon of Sept. 17 near Coffee and Woelfel in New Berlin.According to a news release Monday, Sept. 24 from the ATF, investigators are looking specifically for information related to individuals who may have been operating a vehicle on Sept. 17, around 4 p.m. in the area where the explosion happened.
'It's concerning:' $5K reward offered after explosions in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.
ATF offers $5K reward for information after 2 explosions in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.ATF officials said investigators are looking into two explosions that happened on Coffee near Woelfel.
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.ATF officials said investigators are looking into two explosions that happened on Coffee near Woelfel.
Man accused of attacking woman in Walmart parking lot pleads not guilty
NEW BERLIN -- A Wauwatosa man, accused of attacking a woman in the parking lot of the Walmart store in New Berlin after an argument about the placement of his shopping cart, has pleaded not guilty.John Engebos, 60, was in court Thursday, Sept. 13 for his preliminary hearing, which he waived.
NEW BERLIN -- A Wauwatosa man, accused of attacking a woman in the parking lot of the Walmart store in New Berlin after an argument about the placement of his shopping cart, has pleaded not guilty.John Engebos, 60, was in court Thursday, Sept. 13 for his preliminary hearing, which he waived.
Roundabout rollover: FedEx truck ends up on its side north of I-43 and Moorland in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- A semi rollover in a roundabout just to the north of I-43 and Moorland created a bit of a traffic mess in New Berlin on Tuesday, July 24.There are multiple roundabouts in the area.
NEW BERLIN -- A semi rollover in a roundabout just to the north of I-43 and Moorland created a bit of a traffic mess in New Berlin on Tuesday, July 24.There are multiple roundabouts in the area.
3 juveniles from Milwaukee County arrested after pursuit, crash involving stolen vehicle
NEW BERLIN -- Three young people from Milwaukee County were taken into police custody following a pursuit that ended in New Berlin early Wednesday morning, June 20.
NEW BERLIN -- Three young people from Milwaukee County were taken into police custody following a pursuit that ended in New Berlin early Wednesday morning, June 20.