'I'll do 10 years:' 30 years in prison for Waukesha man who stabbed his now ex as she grilled with friends
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha man prosecutors said stabbed his now ex-wife as she grilled out with friends in May 2018 was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison and another 20 years' extended supervision Monday, Nov. 11.Javier Cruz, 58, pleaded no contest in September to one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, domestic abuse, use of a dangerous weapon.Online court records showed his wife filed for divorce in June 2018.
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha man prosecutors said stabbed his now ex-wife as she grilled out with friends in May 2018 was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison and another 20 years' extended supervision Monday, Nov. 11.Javier Cruz, 58, pleaded no contest in September to one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, domestic abuse, use of a dangerous weapon.Online court records showed his wife filed for divorce in June 2018.
MPD: Man attempts suicide after traffic stop near 41st and Locust, arrest over drugs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is investigating a suicide attempt by a prisoner that occurred on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Milwaukee Police District 7.Shortly before 6 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation near 41st and Locust.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is investigating a suicide attempt by a prisoner that occurred on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Milwaukee Police District 7.Shortly before 6 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation near 41st and Locust.
Police: Woman nearly spoils Halloween for Waukesha family, other residents
WAUKESHA -- On a spooky day that brings joy to many children, a woman in Waukesha nearly took the Halloween fun away for one family.
WAUKESHA -- On a spooky day that brings joy to many children, a woman in Waukesha nearly took the Halloween fun away for one family.
'I’ve been through a lot:' Kalin Sunde gets 5 years in prison after I-94 standoff, stabbing of K-9
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kalin Sunde, 31, charged for her role in a five-hour standoff with authorities in June was sentenced Friday, Oct. 25 in two cases filed out of Waukesha County -- one for the standoff, and the other for what happened at the hospital after the standoff.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kalin Sunde, 31, charged for her role in a five-hour standoff with authorities in June was sentenced Friday, Oct. 25 in two cases filed out of Waukesha County -- one for the standoff, and the other for what happened at the hospital after the standoff.
Waukesha police: Pedestrian dies after being struck by train on Moreland Boulevard bridge
WAUKESHA -- A pedestrian was struck by a train and killed on the Moreland Boulevard bridge in Waukesha Sunday night, Oct. 6.Officials said the Waukesha Dispatch Center received a call from the Canadian National Dispatch Center around 8:35 p.m. Sunday.
WAUKESHA -- A pedestrian was struck by a train and killed on the Moreland Boulevard bridge in Waukesha Sunday night, Oct. 6.Officials said the Waukesha Dispatch Center received a call from the Canadian National Dispatch Center around 8:35 p.m. Sunday.
Waukesha police ID victim of fatal fire, locate classic car missing from residence
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police offered two important updates on Monday, Sept. 30 into their investigation of a fatal fire at a home on University Drive.First, officials released the identity of the person who died in that fire last week.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police offered two important updates on Monday, Sept. 30 into their investigation of a fatal fire at a home on University Drive.First, officials released the identity of the person who died in that fire last week.
'I saw that car all the time:' Police seek classic Firebird, considered stolen, after fatal fire in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Police on Saturday, Sept. 28 continued to search for a classic car considered stolen after a fatal fire Thursday, Sept. 26 at a home on University Drive near Pendleton Place in Waukesha -- with the death considered suspicious.Neighbors said the vehicle, a red/burnt orange 1969 Pontiac Firebird with a black, soft convertible top, was well known in the neighborhood, and they wished more information was available about what exactly happened in this case.
WAUKESHA -- Police on Saturday, Sept. 28 continued to search for a classic car considered stolen after a fatal fire Thursday, Sept. 26 at a home on University Drive near Pendleton Place in Waukesha -- with the death considered suspicious.Neighbors said the vehicle, a red/burnt orange 1969 Pontiac Firebird with a black, soft convertible top, was well known in the neighborhood, and they wished more information was available about what exactly happened in this case.
'Don't you know who I am?' Son of owner of Superior Crane pleads no contest to sexually assaulting workers
WAUKESHA -- The son of the owner of Superior Crane on Wilmot Drive near 164 in Waukesha, accused of sexually assaulting co-workers and exposing himself at work, reached a plea deal in the case against him and was sentenced to probation plus jail time.Nathan Sharp, 30, of Oconomowoc, entered no contest pleas Thursday, Sept. 26 to three misdemeanor charges -- two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, and one count of lewd, lascivious behavior, exposure.
WAUKESHA -- The son of the owner of Superior Crane on Wilmot Drive near 164 in Waukesha, accused of sexually assaulting co-workers and exposing himself at work, reached a plea deal in the case against him and was sentenced to probation plus jail time.Nathan Sharp, 30, of Oconomowoc, entered no contest pleas Thursday, Sept. 26 to three misdemeanor charges -- two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, and one count of lewd, lascivious behavior, exposure.
'Something we can't replace:' Nonprofit's drug abuse education trailer targeted by thieves
OCONOMOWOC -- Thieves made a bad choice -- stealing from a nonprofit organization in Waukesha County -- taking a trailer and the important content inside.The trailer helps educate parents and kids about drug abuse, through the "Your Choice" organization."I come around the corner, and I see one of our board members there, and I did not see the trailer," said Sandi Lybert founder of "Your Choice."
OCONOMOWOC -- Thieves made a bad choice -- stealing from a nonprofit organization in Waukesha County -- taking a trailer and the important content inside.The trailer helps educate parents and kids about drug abuse, through the "Your Choice" organization."I come around the corner, and I see one of our board members there, and I did not see the trailer," said Sandi Lybert founder of "Your Choice."
1 suspect in custody, 2 on the run following stolen vehicle pursuit in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is warning residents throughout the county to keep their cars locked after several thefts and a high-speed pursuit ended in a crash on Friday, Sept. 13.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is warning residents throughout the county to keep their cars locked after several thefts and a high-speed pursuit ended in a crash on Friday, Sept. 13.
Brothers accused of operating 'empire of illegal drugs' in Kenosha County
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said Wednesday, Sept. 11 two brothers were arrested, accused of operating an "empire of illegal drugs" in southeast Wisconsin.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said Wednesday, Sept. 11 two brothers were arrested, accused of operating an "empire of illegal drugs" in southeast Wisconsin.
Sheriff investigates string of thefts, including 2 vehicles, in Pewaukee, Sussex, Lisbon
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday, Sept. 10 asked that people please lock their homes, garages, and vehicles after reports of multiple thefts Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 in Pewaukee, Sussex, and Lisbon.Sheriff's officials said the crimes involved the theft of two vehicles, entries to garages, and the theft of property from unlocked vehicles.All of the incidents, occurring in the overnight hours, appeared to be related, officials said, noting that it was believed the burglar(s) used garage door openers found in unlocked vehicles to access garages.Sheriff's officials asked that you please lock your property in order to prevent becoming a victim.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday, Sept. 10 asked that people please lock their homes, garages, and vehicles after reports of multiple thefts Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 in Pewaukee, Sussex, and Lisbon.Sheriff's officials said the crimes involved the theft of two vehicles, entries to garages, and the theft of property from unlocked vehicles.All of the incidents, occurring in the overnight hours, appeared to be related, officials said, noting that it was believed the burglar(s) used garage door openers found in unlocked vehicles to access garages.Sheriff's officials asked that you please lock your property in order to prevent becoming a victim.
$250K cash bond for Kalin Sunde after authorities said she cut off her GPS monitoring device
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County woman accused of causing a highway standoff and stabbing a K-9 with her bra was in court Wednesday, Sept. 4 after authorities said she cut off her GPS monitoring device and was on the run.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County woman accused of causing a highway standoff and stabbing a K-9 with her bra was in court Wednesday, Sept. 4 after authorities said she cut off her GPS monitoring device and was on the run.
From land to water, law enforcement ensures 'everybody's acting safe' over Labor Day weekend
OCONOMOWOC -- Whether on land, or on the water, law enforcement officials were out in force during the Labor Day holiday weekend, looking for those making the choice to put themselves and others in danger by driving while intoxicated or impaired.
OCONOMOWOC -- Whether on land, or on the water, law enforcement officials were out in force during the Labor Day holiday weekend, looking for those making the choice to put themselves and others in danger by driving while intoxicated or impaired.
Dousman man accused firing shots, pointing weapon at woman, being combative with officers
TOWN OF OTTAWA -- A 48-year-old Dousman man faces multiple charges following an incident in the Town of Ottawa last Sunday, Aug. 25.
TOWN OF OTTAWA -- A 48-year-old Dousman man faces multiple charges following an incident in the Town of Ottawa last Sunday, Aug. 25.
Kalin Sunde, accused in Waukesha County pursuit, standoff on I-94, allegedly cut off GPS monitor
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A bench warrant was issued for Kalin Sunde, 31, charged in connection to an hours-long standoff on I-94 after court records showed Sunde cut off her GPS monitoring device.Sunde faces charges in four open cases:Fond du Lac County (filed July 10)
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A bench warrant was issued for Kalin Sunde, 31, charged in connection to an hours-long standoff on I-94 after court records showed Sunde cut off her GPS monitoring device.Sunde faces charges in four open cases:Fond du Lac County (filed July 10)