New Berlin police: Four teens in custody after several recent criminal damage incidents
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say four teens have been taken into custody in connection with a series of criminal damage incidents that have occurred in recent weeks.The teens were taken into custody early on Wednesday, December 23rd -- around 12:30 a.m.Police say the teens were taken into custody for criminal damage to property and other offenses following what police are calling "a fresh round of destruction" near Ohio Drive and Sandalwood Drive.Police were called out to that area regarding suspects who were causing damage to a lamp in a yard.The caller provided a description of the suspect vehicle -- and responding officers located the vehicle near 124th Street and National Avenue.The four teens were arrested during a traffic stop.If you live in this area of New Berlin and you have experienced recent damage, police are asking that you report it by calling the Waukesha County Communication Center at (262) 446-5070.New Berlin police said on December 17th they were stepping up patrols after a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents.Police said most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours, and indicated water bottles were being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say four teens have been taken into custody in connection with a series of criminal damage incidents that have occurred in recent weeks.The teens were taken into custody early on Wednesday, December 23rd -- around 12:30 a.m.Police say the teens were taken into custody for criminal damage to property and other offenses following what police are calling "a fresh round of destruction" near Ohio Drive and Sandalwood Drive.Police were called out to that area regarding suspects who were causing damage to a lamp in a yard.The caller provided a description of the suspect vehicle -- and responding officers located the vehicle near 124th Street and National Avenue.The four teens were arrested during a traffic stop.If you live in this area of New Berlin and you have experienced recent damage, police are asking that you report it by calling the Waukesha County Communication Center at (262) 446-5070.New Berlin police said on December 17th they were stepping up patrols after a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents.Police said most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours, and indicated water bottles were being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.
New Berlin police step up patrols, warn residents after series of criminal damage incidents
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are warning residents about a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents in recent weeks.Police say most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours.Water bottles are being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.Police are asking that anyone who observed suspicious activity give them a call immediately.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are warning residents about a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents in recent weeks.Police say most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours.Water bottles are being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.Police are asking that anyone who observed suspicious activity give them a call immediately.
Missing & endangered: New Berlin police need help to find 69-year-old Carl Pfeifer
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police need your help locating a missing, endangered man.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police need your help locating a missing, endangered man.
Police receive multiple complaints about "kidnapping" phone call scam
NEW BERLIN -- It's a scam that has been going on for years.
NEW BERLIN -- It's a scam that has been going on for years.
"I'm at a loss for words:" Two drivers could face charges in hit-and-run crash that left man dead
NEW BERLIN -- A man walking near Greenfield Avenue and Coachlight Drive was hit by two vehicles -- and neither driver stopped at the scene.
NEW BERLIN -- A man walking near Greenfield Avenue and Coachlight Drive was hit by two vehicles -- and neither driver stopped at the scene.
Pedestrian struck & killed by hit-and-run driver in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver and struck again by a second vehicle early Saturday, October 31st.Officials say officers from New Berlin and Brookfield responded to the crash scene shortly before 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Greenfield Ave.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver and struck again by a second vehicle early Saturday, October 31st.Officials say officers from New Berlin and Brookfield responded to the crash scene shortly before 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Greenfield Ave.
Armed robbery in Waukesha leads to lockdown of Walmart in New Berlin; two in custody
NEW BERLIN -- An armed robbery in Waukesha, and a subsequent pursuit of the suspect vehicle led to a lockdown at the Walmart store on Greenfield Avenue in New Berlin on Saturday, October 24th.It all began around 3:20 p.m. -- when New Berlin police were advised of an armed robbery that had just occurred in Waukesha.Waukesha police tell FOX6 News it happened at the Verizon Wireless store on Silvernail Road.The suspects were identified as two or three black males, last seen driving a white SUV.Shortly before 3:30 p.m., a New Berlin officer spotted the suspect vehicle near the intersection of Greenfield Avenue and S.
NEW BERLIN -- An armed robbery in Waukesha, and a subsequent pursuit of the suspect vehicle led to a lockdown at the Walmart store on Greenfield Avenue in New Berlin on Saturday, October 24th.It all began around 3:20 p.m. -- when New Berlin police were advised of an armed robbery that had just occurred in Waukesha.Waukesha police tell FOX6 News it happened at the Verizon Wireless store on Silvernail Road.The suspects were identified as two or three black males, last seen driving a white SUV.Shortly before 3:30 p.m., a New Berlin officer spotted the suspect vehicle near the intersection of Greenfield Avenue and S.
Recognize him? New Berlin police release sketch of suspect after strong-armed robbery
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police have released a sketch of a suspect following a strong-armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 15th.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police have released a sketch of a suspect following a strong-armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 15th.
Man arrested for operating while intoxicated following crash, car fire in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department responded to a two-car accident at Sunnyslope Road and Nicolet Drive Wednesday night, September 16th.According to police, a 51-year-old man was turning left from Nicolet Drive onto southbound Sunnyslope Road when he collided head-on with a northbound vehicle on Sunnyslope Road.
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department responded to a two-car accident at Sunnyslope Road and Nicolet Drive Wednesday night, September 16th.According to police, a 51-year-old man was turning left from Nicolet Drive onto southbound Sunnyslope Road when he collided head-on with a northbound vehicle on Sunnyslope Road.
27-year-old man arrested after high-speed pursuit, suspected of DUI, third offense
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a high-speed pursuit and subsequent "high-risk traffic stop" led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man for DUI.Shortly before 4:00 p.m., police were made aware of a reckless driving complaint on I-43NB near Highway 83 -- near the Town of Mukwonago.Two separate callers reported a vehicle driving erratically and at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour.The vehicle entered the city of New Berlin and was observed by an officer near Moorland Road.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to stop -- continuing northbound on I-43.A pursuit continued, and the suspect lowered the vehicle's speed to 55 miles-per-hour, but he still wasn't stopping the vehicle.The vehicle finally stopped when several squads were following on I-43 at 124th Street.A "high-risk traffic stop" ensued.Police say a language barrier hindered arrest efforts which were improved with the arrival of the police K-9 officer and a Spanish speaking officer.The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a high-speed pursuit and subsequent "high-risk traffic stop" led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man for DUI.Shortly before 4:00 p.m., police were made aware of a reckless driving complaint on I-43NB near Highway 83 -- near the Town of Mukwonago.Two separate callers reported a vehicle driving erratically and at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour.The vehicle entered the city of New Berlin and was observed by an officer near Moorland Road.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to stop -- continuing northbound on I-43.A pursuit continued, and the suspect lowered the vehicle's speed to 55 miles-per-hour, but he still wasn't stopping the vehicle.The vehicle finally stopped when several squads were following on I-43 at 124th Street.A "high-risk traffic stop" ensued.Police say a language barrier hindered arrest efforts which were improved with the arrival of the police K-9 officer and a Spanish speaking officer.The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident.
Truck collides with bicyclist on Moorland Road, 14-year-old boy seriously injured
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say the northbound lanes of Moorland Rd.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say the northbound lanes of Moorland Rd.
Suicidal man shot & killed by Greenfield police officer after "attempting to stab our officers"
GREENFIELD -- Greenfield police on Wednesday evening, August 5th were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near 92nd and Howard.
GREENFIELD -- Greenfield police on Wednesday evening, August 5th were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near 92nd and Howard.
West Allis man pleads not guilty to burglary, striking police animal charges
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 46-year-old Michael Kuehl of West Allis pleaded not guilty in a Waukesha County courtroom on Friday, July 31st.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 46-year-old Michael Kuehl of West Allis pleaded not guilty in a Waukesha County courtroom on Friday, July 31st.
Police, MPD's Bomb Squad investigate suspicious object found in New Berlin's Lions Park
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police were called to Lions Park shortly before 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28th to investigate a report of a suspicious object found in the park's north parking lot.Officers arrived and called in the Milwaukee Police Department's Bomb Squad.The object was checked out and it was determined that the object wasn't dangerous.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police were called to Lions Park shortly before 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28th to investigate a report of a suspicious object found in the park's north parking lot.Officers arrived and called in the Milwaukee Police Department's Bomb Squad.The object was checked out and it was determined that the object wasn't dangerous.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Latest: Three taken into custody after report of armed home invasion in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- Three people were taken into custody on Thursday, July 23rd in connection with an incident that began with a report of an armed home invasion in New Berlin around noon.New Berlin police say officers responded to a subdivision near Sunnyslope Road and Beloit Road -- but the suspects and suspect vehicle were gone.Officers were alerted as to a description of the suspect vehicle -- and it was spotted and then stopped near S. 124th Street and Beloit Road.Three people were arrested for prowling.We're told they are not New Berlin residents.Police say the suspects did not have any weapons on them.
NEW BERLIN -- Three people were taken into custody on Thursday, July 23rd in connection with an incident that began with a report of an armed home invasion in New Berlin around noon.New Berlin police say officers responded to a subdivision near Sunnyslope Road and Beloit Road -- but the suspects and suspect vehicle were gone.Officers were alerted as to a description of the suspect vehicle -- and it was spotted and then stopped near S. 124th Street and Beloit Road.Three people were arrested for prowling.We're told they are not New Berlin residents.Police say the suspects did not have any weapons on them.
Burglary suspect faces multiple charges including striking a police animal
NEW BERLIN -- A K9 officer is back on duty.
NEW BERLIN -- A K9 officer is back on duty.
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.