Police warn of scams that lead to burglaries: "If no one is home, they're going to try and burglarize"
NEW BERLIN -- A warning for homeowners: Police say the number of daytime burglaries in the Milwaukee area is on the rise, and police say some of these crimes are starting with a scam.
NEW BERLIN -- A warning for homeowners: Police say the number of daytime burglaries in the Milwaukee area is on the rise, and police say some of these crimes are starting with a scam.
Meritorious Award: New Berlin officer honored for work capturing wanted felon after pursuit, crash
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- On Saturday, April 25th New Berlin Police Officer Joshua Ledzian was one of several area officers to receive a Meritorious Award presented by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association for his work in capturing a wanted felon after a vehicle pursuit and crash on December 29th, 2014.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- On Saturday, April 25th New Berlin Police Officer Joshua Ledzian was one of several area officers to receive a Meritorious Award presented by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association for his work in capturing a wanted felon after a vehicle pursuit and crash on December 29th, 2014.
New Berlin police officer taken to the hospital after squad SUV struck by another vehicle
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say an officer had to be taken to the hospital after that officer's squad SUV was struck by another vehicle on Thursday afternoon, March 19th.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near College Avenue and Sunnyslope Road.The officer was taken to the hospital, but it is believed that officer suffered only minor injuries.The other driver involved in this incident was not hurt.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say an officer had to be taken to the hospital after that officer's squad SUV was struck by another vehicle on Thursday afternoon, March 19th.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near College Avenue and Sunnyslope Road.The officer was taken to the hospital, but it is believed that officer suffered only minor injuries.The other driver involved in this incident was not hurt.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation.
New Berlin West High School basketball coach, Christopher Foley, in trouble again!
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- Just a few days after he was arrested for possession of marijuana, a fired New Berlin basketball coach is in trouble again.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- Just a few days after he was arrested for possession of marijuana, a fired New Berlin basketball coach is in trouble again.
Good work in the field: New Berlin officer to receive an award for his actions following pursuit & crash
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A New Berlin police officer will be honored for his actions following a pursuit that ended in a crash back in December 2014.The pursuit occurred on December 29th, and ended in a crash on Greenfield Avenue at Elm Grove Road.New Berlin Police Officer Josh Ledzian attempted to stop the van for reckless driving, but the driver decided to flee instead.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A New Berlin police officer will be honored for his actions following a pursuit that ended in a crash back in December 2014.The pursuit occurred on December 29th, and ended in a crash on Greenfield Avenue at Elm Grove Road.New Berlin Police Officer Josh Ledzian attempted to stop the van for reckless driving, but the driver decided to flee instead.
"He's going to have a lot of success stories:" K9 Officer Askan to join New Berlin PD
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- He's an expert at finding illegal drugs and criminals, and he's about to become the newest member of the New Berlin Police Force.From sniffing out heroin to finding evidence left behind by a burglar, K9 Officer Askan can do it all.Askan is a German Shepard, and one of two K9s on the New Berlin Police Force.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- He's an expert at finding illegal drugs and criminals, and he's about to become the newest member of the New Berlin Police Force.From sniffing out heroin to finding evidence left behind by a burglar, K9 Officer Askan can do it all.Askan is a German Shepard, and one of two K9s on the New Berlin Police Force.
New Berlin police apprehend robbery suspects with the help of alert citizens
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- They knocked at the front door, but New Berlin police say a group of burglars from Milwaukee hoped no one would answer.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- They knocked at the front door, but New Berlin police say a group of burglars from Milwaukee hoped no one would answer.
BUSTED! New Berlin police arrest three burglary suspects who may be responsible for crimes in other counties
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say some alert citizens helped to bust a daytime burglary ring, and they say the suspects may be responsible for burglaries in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.Police say the suspects' method of operation was to look for what appeared to be unoccupied homes.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say some alert citizens helped to bust a daytime burglary ring, and they say the suspects may be responsible for burglaries in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.Police say the suspects' method of operation was to look for what appeared to be unoccupied homes.
Very special Christmas present: Generous donor presents check to New Berlin PD for K-9 program
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A very special Christmas present for the New Berlin Police Department!A long-time resident donated $15,000 to the New Berlin Police Department on December 26th for the department's K-9 program.The New Berlin Police Department has planned a formal check presentation and a swearing-in ceremony for its newest K-9 "Askan" on January 26th.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A very special Christmas present for the New Berlin Police Department!A long-time resident donated $15,000 to the New Berlin Police Department on December 26th for the department's K-9 program.The New Berlin Police Department has planned a formal check presentation and a swearing-in ceremony for its newest K-9 "Askan" on January 26th.
Police: Reckless driver arrested after losing control of car, rolling over
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police arrested a man they say is in his 20s who was driving recklessly early Monday, December 29th.An officer first noticed the driver around 1 a.m. -- and attempted to stop the vehicle.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police arrested a man they say is in his 20s who was driving recklessly early Monday, December 29th.An officer first noticed the driver around 1 a.m. -- and attempted to stop the vehicle.
New Berlin police want to speak with man following "suspicious incident" involving young girl
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say they're looking to talk with a man following a "suspicious incident" that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd shortly after 8:00 a.m.Police say they took a report of an attempted child abduction in the area of Salentine Drive and Calhoun Road in the city of New Berlin.During an investigation, police learned a suspicious man driving a silver and blue Honda Accord (last seen traveling eastbound on Salentine Drive from Calhoun Road) waved and slowed down, coming to a stop as he approached a six-year-old girl who was waiting for the school bus at the end of her driveway.Police say the girl initially told her mother the man asked her to "come here," but later told police the man didn't speak to her at all.The man drove away as the girl's mother exited the home, and as the school bus was approaching.Police say the man never opened his car door or exited his car.He's described as a white man in his late 20s or early 30s with dark hair.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say they're looking to talk with a man following a "suspicious incident" that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd shortly after 8:00 a.m.Police say they took a report of an attempted child abduction in the area of Salentine Drive and Calhoun Road in the city of New Berlin.During an investigation, police learned a suspicious man driving a silver and blue Honda Accord (last seen traveling eastbound on Salentine Drive from Calhoun Road) waved and slowed down, coming to a stop as he approached a six-year-old girl who was waiting for the school bus at the end of her driveway.Police say the girl initially told her mother the man asked her to "come here," but later told police the man didn't speak to her at all.The man drove away as the girl's mother exited the home, and as the school bus was approaching.Police say the man never opened his car door or exited his car.He's described as a white man in his late 20s or early 30s with dark hair.
Armed man leads police, deputies on pursuit that reaches 100 m.p.h.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- A 31-year-old Pleasant Prairie man led police and deputies on a pursuit early Saturday, November 1st that reached speeds up to 100 miles an hour.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- A 31-year-old Pleasant Prairie man led police and deputies on a pursuit early Saturday, November 1st that reached speeds up to 100 miles an hour.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews working on water main break on Cleveland Avenue in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are warning drivers of a water main break that occurred Tuesday, October 7th in the area of Cleveland Avenue -- just east of Moorland Road.Police say both directions of travel remain open, but drivers may experience delays and congestion -- especially around rush hour.Police say crews will be working throughout the day in the area.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are warning drivers of a water main break that occurred Tuesday, October 7th in the area of Cleveland Avenue -- just east of Moorland Road.Police say both directions of travel remain open, but drivers may experience delays and congestion -- especially around rush hour.Police say crews will be working throughout the day in the area.
GAS LEAK: New Berlin police shut down portion of Moorland Road for short time
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say a natural gas leak has forced the closure of southbound Moorland Road on Thursday afternoon, June 5th.We Energies crews are working to repair this gas leak.Police have closed southbound Moorland Road between W.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say a natural gas leak has forced the closure of southbound Moorland Road on Thursday afternoon, June 5th.We Energies crews are working to repair this gas leak.Police have closed southbound Moorland Road between W.
New Berlin police need your help identifying robbery suspects
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are seeking the public's help in identifying two male suspects responsible for the armed robbery of the BP Gas Station on 124th Street and Beloit Road.It happened on March 28th just before 8:00 p.m.Police say the men entered the gas station and displayed a handgun -- threatening to kill the clerk.Police say the men fled the scene in a black, two-door Honda Civic with a rear spoiler (possibly a 200-2005 model) -- with no registration plates.Take a look at these surveillance photos.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are seeking the public's help in identifying two male suspects responsible for the armed robbery of the BP Gas Station on 124th Street and Beloit Road.It happened on March 28th just before 8:00 p.m.Police say the men entered the gas station and displayed a handgun -- threatening to kill the clerk.Police say the men fled the scene in a black, two-door Honda Civic with a rear spoiler (possibly a 200-2005 model) -- with no registration plates.Take a look at these surveillance photos.
New Berlin police try to solve theft of catalytic converters
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- The New Berlin Police Department is trying to stop the theft of catalytic converters and batteries from work vehicles, mainly in industrial park or work site areas.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- The New Berlin Police Department is trying to stop the theft of catalytic converters and batteries from work vehicles, mainly in industrial park or work site areas.
Police discover videos, images of man sexually assaulting one-year-old
NEW BERLIN/BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Investigators were looking for evidence related to a burglary in New Berlin -- and they did not expect to find horrifying images of a one-year-old being sexually assaulted.
NEW BERLIN/BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Investigators were looking for evidence related to a burglary in New Berlin -- and they did not expect to find horrifying images of a one-year-old being sexually assaulted.
New Berlin police issuing warning about "delivery theft"
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are issuing a warning to folks who are shipping and receiving gifts this holiday season.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are issuing a warning to folks who are shipping and receiving gifts this holiday season.
Motorcyclist killed after collision with car in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A collision between a car and motorcycle in New Berlin on Friday morning, October 11th resulted in the death of the motorcycle rider.According to police, the collision happened near the intersection of Racine Avenue and Mill Creek Trail.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A collision between a car and motorcycle in New Berlin on Friday morning, October 11th resulted in the death of the motorcycle rider.According to police, the collision happened near the intersection of Racine Avenue and Mill Creek Trail.
Police seek hit-and-run driver who struck house in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN (WITI) — The New Berlin Police Department is seeking the suspect responsible for a hit-and-run accident to a single-family residence on S.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) — The New Berlin Police Department is seeking the suspect responsible for a hit-and-run accident to a single-family residence on S.