Charges filed after firearm recovered when Waukesha police responded to report of fight
WAUKESHA -- An arrest was made and a firearm recovered after police responded to a report of a fight near Main and Pleasant in Waukesha.Police were called out around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 after multiple 911 calls came in regarding an individual involved in the fight that was on Main Street with what police said was an assault rifle, threatening people as he looked for the person he had been fighting with.
WAUKESHA -- An arrest was made and a firearm recovered after police responded to a report of a fight near Main and Pleasant in Waukesha.Police were called out around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 after multiple 911 calls came in regarding an individual involved in the fight that was on Main Street with what police said was an assault rifle, threatening people as he looked for the person he had been fighting with.
Murder-suicide: Police ID men ages, 54, 33, found dead in Waukesha home
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police on Wednesday, Oct. 3 identified two men found dead in a home on Albany Court near University Drive in Waukesha on Tuesday afternoon -- and called this a murder-suicide.The two men involved in this incident have been identified as Alan Skarzynski, 54, and Dustin Congleton, 33.According to police, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after an individual indicated they had not seen their neighbor for three days, and the man's work truck was parked with expensive tools in the back.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police on Wednesday, Oct. 3 identified two men found dead in a home on Albany Court near University Drive in Waukesha on Tuesday afternoon -- and called this a murder-suicide.The two men involved in this incident have been identified as Alan Skarzynski, 54, and Dustin Congleton, 33.According to police, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after an individual indicated they had not seen their neighbor for three days, and the man's work truck was parked with expensive tools in the back.
Stolen car crashes into home, strikes gas line in Waukesha; suspect fled the scene
WAUKESHA -- A stolen vehicle chase ends when the fleeing suspect crashes in to a house early Saturday morning, Sept. 22.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, police were pursuing a stolen vehicle but lost sight of it and canceled the pursuit.
WAUKESHA -- A stolen vehicle chase ends when the fleeing suspect crashes in to a house early Saturday morning, Sept. 22.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, police were pursuing a stolen vehicle but lost sight of it and canceled the pursuit.
Recognize him? Waukesha police release photo of suspect who fled traffic stop
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police have released an incredibly clear photo of a suspect wanted after fleeing a traffic stop.Police said he fled Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, and was then pursued by Waukesha police officers, but he was ultimately able to evade arrest.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police have released an incredibly clear photo of a suspect wanted after fleeing a traffic stop.Police said he fled Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, and was then pursued by Waukesha police officers, but he was ultimately able to evade arrest.
Man who led deputy on pursuit with infant, 16-year-old passengers sentenced to jail
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man accused of leading a sheriff's deputy on a pursuit on I-94, reaching speeds "well above 100 miles-per-hour" with passengers, a 16-year-old girl and an infant, has been sentenced.Edwin Sosa-Santos, 19, in June pleaded no contest to one count of vehicle operator flee/elude officer.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man accused of leading a sheriff's deputy on a pursuit on I-94, reaching speeds "well above 100 miles-per-hour" with passengers, a 16-year-old girl and an infant, has been sentenced.Edwin Sosa-Santos, 19, in June pleaded no contest to one count of vehicle operator flee/elude officer.
Prosecutors: Man accused in hit-and-run was drinking beforehand; said he hit 'a deer or something'
VILLAGE OF MERTON -- Charges have been filed in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Friday night, Sept. 7 in the Village of Merton in Waukesha County, injuring a man and woman who were inside the vehicle he's accused of hitting.Jesse Zellmer, 40, of Colgate faces two counts of hit-and-run, great bodily harm and two counts of intoxicated use of a vehicle, great bodily harm.
VILLAGE OF MERTON -- Charges have been filed in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Friday night, Sept. 7 in the Village of Merton in Waukesha County, injuring a man and woman who were inside the vehicle he's accused of hitting.Jesse Zellmer, 40, of Colgate faces two counts of hit-and-run, great bodily harm and two counts of intoxicated use of a vehicle, great bodily harm.
Prosecutors: Suspected 'drug kit' found in striking vehicle after hit-and-run near Carroll University
WAUKESHA -- An Elkhorn man with prior OWI convictions is facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Sept. 8 near Carroll University in Waukesha.Samuel Gauger, 39, of Elkhorn, faces four charges:
WAUKESHA -- An Elkhorn man with prior OWI convictions is facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Sept. 8 near Carroll University in Waukesha.Samuel Gauger, 39, of Elkhorn, faces four charges:
Waukesha Co. sheriff: Suspect in custody after fleeing scene of serious crash in Merton
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One person was taken into custody after sheriff's officials say they fled the scene of a serious crash in Merton.The crash happened near Hartling Road and Ridgeview Lane on Friday night, Sept. 7 -- shortly before 10:30 p.m.When first responders arrived, they found a vehicle with severe damage, with a 46-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man inside.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One person was taken into custody after sheriff's officials say they fled the scene of a serious crash in Merton.The crash happened near Hartling Road and Ridgeview Lane on Friday night, Sept. 7 -- shortly before 10:30 p.m.When first responders arrived, they found a vehicle with severe damage, with a 46-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man inside.
Pewaukee priest accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl, 'making her feel uncomfortable'
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The pastor of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Pewaukee is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl during confession.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The pastor of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Pewaukee is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl during confession.
Waukesha County officials respond to boat fire on Okauchee Lake
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County officials responded to a boat engulfed in flames on Okauchee Lake on Saturday, Aug. 25.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Officials tell FOX6 News, the vessel was on fire on the southern portion of the lake.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says Stone Bank and Okauchee Fire Departments helped put out the flames.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County officials responded to a boat engulfed in flames on Okauchee Lake on Saturday, Aug. 25.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Officials tell FOX6 News, the vessel was on fire on the southern portion of the lake.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says Stone Bank and Okauchee Fire Departments helped put out the flames.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Several people taken into custody following pursuit, crash in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Several people were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 following a pursuit and crash in Waukesha.The incident began after deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
WAUKESHA -- Several people were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 following a pursuit and crash in Waukesha.The incident began after deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
Waukesha Dairy Queen hosts benefit for family of boy who died after being struck by pickup truck
WAUKESHA -- A benefit was held Monday, Aug. 20 at the Dairy Queen in Waukesha in honor of a 6-year-old boy who died when he was struck by a vehicle while on the way to the restaurant with his family on July 14.It happened near Racine and Cheviot Chase.
WAUKESHA -- A benefit was held Monday, Aug. 20 at the Dairy Queen in Waukesha in honor of a 6-year-old boy who died when he was struck by a vehicle while on the way to the restaurant with his family on July 14.It happened near Racine and Cheviot Chase.
'Thank you for helping!' Waukesha police identify female who is non-verbal
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police were able to identify a female they found Monday morning, Aug. 13 -- with help from the public.Police said the female who is non-verbal and has developmental disabilities was found around 10 a.m. in the Springdale Apartment Complex near Springdale and Bluemound.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police were able to identify a female they found Monday morning, Aug. 13 -- with help from the public.Police said the female who is non-verbal and has developmental disabilities was found around 10 a.m. in the Springdale Apartment Complex near Springdale and Bluemound.
Home surveillance captures person trespassing outside Waukesha home
WAUKESHA -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person believed to be trespassing in a Waukesha neighborhood.Home surveillance video captured the person approach a home in Waukesha.The person can be seen checking the locks on the front doors, and then is seen walking away around the side of the house.
WAUKESHA -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person believed to be trespassing in a Waukesha neighborhood.Home surveillance video captured the person approach a home in Waukesha.The person can be seen checking the locks on the front doors, and then is seen walking away around the side of the house.
49-year-old Milwaukee man killed when truck hit median wall on I-94 WB in Brookfield
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 49-year-old Milwaukee man was killed when a SUV crashed into the median wall on I-94 westbound in the City of Brookfield.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, a red GMC SUV struck the median wall near Calhoun Road around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7.The driver, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 49-year-old Milwaukee man was killed when a SUV crashed into the median wall on I-94 westbound in the City of Brookfield.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, a red GMC SUV struck the median wall near Calhoun Road around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7.The driver, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Missing teen found: Authorities locate Teresa Beltran of Pewaukee
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said Sunday, Aug. 5 Teresa Beltran, who had been missing since July 31, was located.There was concerns after Beltran was believed to have voluntarily run away from her home in Pewaukee.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said Sunday, Aug. 5 Teresa Beltran, who had been missing since July 31, was located.There was concerns after Beltran was believed to have voluntarily run away from her home in Pewaukee.
Bond lowered for Pewaukee father accused in death of 3-year-old son; tests reveal no alcohol in his system
PEWAUKEE -- A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his 3-year-old son was in court Thursday, July 26 for a preliminary hearing, which was adjourned.It was adjourned because the state is waiting for further test results to come back, after it was determined there was apparently no alcohol in Nicholas Dischler's system at the time of the crash.The 25-year-old father's bond was amended from $50,000 to $5,000, which was posted, and a hearing was set for Aug. 27.The crash happened on July 15, shortly before 6 a.m. at Prospect and Rocky Point Road in Pewaukee, where prosecutors say the vehicle Dischler was driving struck the tree.
PEWAUKEE -- A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his 3-year-old son was in court Thursday, July 26 for a preliminary hearing, which was adjourned.It was adjourned because the state is waiting for further test results to come back, after it was determined there was apparently no alcohol in Nicholas Dischler's system at the time of the crash.The 25-year-old father's bond was amended from $50,000 to $5,000, which was posted, and a hearing was set for Aug. 27.The crash happened on July 15, shortly before 6 a.m. at Prospect and Rocky Point Road in Pewaukee, where prosecutors say the vehicle Dischler was driving struck the tree.