Man, 2 others face prostitution charges after man called to report theft of phone, cash
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Three people are facing charges after prosecutors say a man who ordered a prostitute off of Backpage.com called authorities to report the theft of his cell phone and cash from his home in the Town of Merton.Charges are as follows:Scott Peschmann, 41, of Hartland
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Three people are facing charges after prosecutors say a man who ordered a prostitute off of Backpage.com called authorities to report the theft of his cell phone and cash from his home in the Town of Merton.Charges are as follows:Scott Peschmann, 41, of Hartland
Bomb threat located inside Arrowhead High School, students evacuated from South Campus
HARTLAND -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a written bomb threat that was located inside Arrowhead High School on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27.Officials say a deputy assigned to Arrowhead was notified that there was a written bomb threat located inside the school.
HARTLAND -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a written bomb threat that was located inside Arrowhead High School on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27.Officials say a deputy assigned to Arrowhead was notified that there was a written bomb threat located inside the school.
Waukesha police search for Meijer theft suspect
WAUKESHA -- Police are looking to find a suspect involved in a theft from the Meijer store in Waukesha.The Waukesha Police Department shared photos of the suspect on their Facebook page Wednesday, February 14th.The suspect appears to be a black male with a full beard.
WAUKESHA -- Police are looking to find a suspect involved in a theft from the Meijer store in Waukesha.The Waukesha Police Department shared photos of the suspect on their Facebook page Wednesday, February 14th.The suspect appears to be a black male with a full beard.
Convicted sex offender to live in home near Main and Genesee in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are notifying the public about the release of a convicted sex offender.Kenneth Elam, 60, will be living at a home at 1104 E.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are notifying the public about the release of a convicted sex offender.Kenneth Elam, 60, will be living at a home at 1104 E.
Lamp stolen from Waukesha Co. antiques show similar to lamp that sold for $10K
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County sheriff's officials have reached out to the public for help finding a lamp.The Tiffany Studios Scarab Lamp is nine inches tall with a five-inch diameter base.It was stolen from a Wisconsin antiques show in Waukesha County.Experts say a similar lamp recently sold for $10,000.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County sheriff's officials have reached out to the public for help finding a lamp.The Tiffany Studios Scarab Lamp is nine inches tall with a five-inch diameter base.It was stolen from a Wisconsin antiques show in Waukesha County.Experts say a similar lamp recently sold for $10,000.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
'I'll give you a couple hundreds:' Man accused of enticing girl, 15, to have sex with him
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of enticing an underage girl to have sex with him at a home in Waukesha.Duane Brown, 58, of Milwaukee faces one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in October, police learned a child at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin was complaining that an older man had enticed her to have sex with him when she was 15 years old.Prosecutors say Brown told the girl "I know you like me" and "we can be together," going on to say "I'll give you a couple hundreds if that's what you need."The victim told investigators she smelled alcohol on Brown's breath as he said "I don't want nothing but sex."The complaint says investigators spoke with Brown in late October.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of enticing an underage girl to have sex with him at a home in Waukesha.Duane Brown, 58, of Milwaukee faces one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in October, police learned a child at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin was complaining that an older man had enticed her to have sex with him when she was 15 years old.Prosecutors say Brown told the girl "I know you like me" and "we can be together," going on to say "I'll give you a couple hundreds if that's what you need."The victim told investigators she smelled alcohol on Brown's breath as he said "I don't want nothing but sex."The complaint says investigators spoke with Brown in late October.
Fresh snowfall leads to multiple crashes, at least 2 jackknifed semis
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Fresh snowfall Saturday, Feb. 3 into Sunday, Feb. 4 made for some tough driving conditions Sunday morning and afternoon.On I-94 westbound near Elmhurst in Waukesha County around 11 a.m. Sunday, a semi jackknifed across all lanes of traffic, causing major backups.Lanes were closed for about an hour as crews worked to clear the scene.No injuries were reported.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Fresh snowfall Saturday, Feb. 3 into Sunday, Feb. 4 made for some tough driving conditions Sunday morning and afternoon.On I-94 westbound near Elmhurst in Waukesha County around 11 a.m. Sunday, a semi jackknifed across all lanes of traffic, causing major backups.Lanes were closed for about an hour as crews worked to clear the scene.No injuries were reported.
'You want to go?' Charges filed against father/son who are coach/manager after fight with ref
WAUKESHA -- A father and son have been criminally charged in connection with a fight that occurred following a UW-Waukesha, UW-Rock County basketball game on Jan. 3.
WAUKESHA -- A father and son have been criminally charged in connection with a fight that occurred following a UW-Waukesha, UW-Rock County basketball game on Jan. 3.
Police: 55-year-old felon on supervision shot, wounded by officer after pursuit
WAUKESHA -- A 55-year-old man who is a convicted felon on supervision through the Wisconsin DOC was shot and wounded by a Waukesha police officer after a pursuit Monday night, Jan. 8.Shortly before 7 p.m., officers in the area near S.
WAUKESHA -- A 55-year-old man who is a convicted felon on supervision through the Wisconsin DOC was shot and wounded by a Waukesha police officer after a pursuit Monday night, Jan. 8.Shortly before 7 p.m., officers in the area near S.
Police: Referee allegedly assaulted by UW-Rock County basketball coaches at UW-Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A college basketball coach is under investigation after police in Waukesha say he attacked an official.
WAUKESHA -- A college basketball coach is under investigation after police in Waukesha say he attacked an official.
All clear: All NB lanes on I-41 reopen at 124th Street following multi-vehicle crash
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes are now clear after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, December 30th closed all lanes of I-41 northbound at 124th Street -- near Menomonee Falls.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported this crash around 11:00 a.m.Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said six vehicles were involved in the crash.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes are now clear after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, December 30th closed all lanes of I-41 northbound at 124th Street -- near Menomonee Falls.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported this crash around 11:00 a.m.Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said six vehicles were involved in the crash.
Prosecutors: Beer cans found in vehicle driven by man now accused of his 5th OWI after Christmas arrest
WAUKESHA -- A Milwaukee man is accused of driving drunk in Waukesha, and prosecutors say while he was being booked into jail, he apparently made statements to indicate he believed he'd be able to get away with it.40-year-old Isaac Taylor of Milwaukee has been charged with OWI, fifth or sixth offense, and operating a motor vehicle while revoked.According to a criminal complaint, on Christmas, Monday, December 25th around 9:00 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated in the area near S.
WAUKESHA -- A Milwaukee man is accused of driving drunk in Waukesha, and prosecutors say while he was being booked into jail, he apparently made statements to indicate he believed he'd be able to get away with it.40-year-old Isaac Taylor of Milwaukee has been charged with OWI, fifth or sixth offense, and operating a motor vehicle while revoked.According to a criminal complaint, on Christmas, Monday, December 25th around 9:00 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated in the area near S.
Prosecutors: Man led deputy on pursuit reaching speeds "well above 100," with 16-year-old, infant in car
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man is accused of leading a sheriff's deputy on a pursuit that began on I-94, reaching speeds "well above 100 miles-per-hour." Prosecutors say he had passengers at the time -- a 16-year-old girl and an infant.18-year-old Edwin Sosa-Santos of Milwaukee faces one count of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer, and two counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety.According to a criminal complaint, a Waukesha County sheriff's deputy was on patrol around 2:00 a.m. on December 23rd on I-94 near Sunnyslope when the deputy spotted a vehicle traveling at 72 miles-per-hour in a 55 miles-per-hour zone.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man is accused of leading a sheriff's deputy on a pursuit that began on I-94, reaching speeds "well above 100 miles-per-hour." Prosecutors say he had passengers at the time -- a 16-year-old girl and an infant.18-year-old Edwin Sosa-Santos of Milwaukee faces one count of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer, and two counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety.According to a criminal complaint, a Waukesha County sheriff's deputy was on patrol around 2:00 a.m. on December 23rd on I-94 near Sunnyslope when the deputy spotted a vehicle traveling at 72 miles-per-hour in a 55 miles-per-hour zone.
"Took the pills a long time ago:" Father charged in Christmas crash that cost his young son his arm
OTTAWA -- An Oconomowoc father has been criminally charged after a Christmas Day crash that resulted in his 11-year-old son losing his arm.
OTTAWA -- An Oconomowoc father has been criminally charged after a Christmas Day crash that resulted in his 11-year-old son losing his arm.
Critical condition: 1 taken to Children's via Flight for Life after pickup truck slammed into tree in Ottawa
OTTAWA -- A patient was taken to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin via Flight for Life after a crash involving a pickup truck and a tree, which happened early on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th.According to officials with the Western Lakes Fire District, it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Highway 67, south of Highway D in Ottawa.
OTTAWA -- A patient was taken to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin via Flight for Life after a crash involving a pickup truck and a tree, which happened early on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th.According to officials with the Western Lakes Fire District, it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Highway 67, south of Highway D in Ottawa.