Police: Incident at Skateland in Waukesha not a hit-and-run, as initially reported
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on August 31st.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on August 31st.
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, police called out to standoff
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department dispatched its armored vehicle and a K-9 unit to the scene of a standoff occurring Monday evening, September 8th.It was taking place in the area of Waterview Lane and Haymarket Road in Waukesha.Police say a 45-year-old man was inside an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Haymarket Road.Police say the man ended up coming out of the apartment complex on his own, and he was taken into custody without incident.No one was injured, and no one was evacuated.Officials were called out to the scene around 6:00 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department dispatched its armored vehicle and a K-9 unit to the scene of a standoff occurring Monday evening, September 8th.It was taking place in the area of Waterview Lane and Haymarket Road in Waukesha.Police say a 45-year-old man was inside an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Haymarket Road.Police say the man ended up coming out of the apartment complex on his own, and he was taken into custody without incident.No one was injured, and no one was evacuated.Officials were called out to the scene around 6:00 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Two vehicle accident in Waukesha: Numerous citizens stop to help
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, September 6th at approximately 9:55 a.m., The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, along with the City of Pewaukee Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Redford Boulevard at Busse Road.While emergency personnel were responding, Waukesha County Communications indicated they were receiving reports that both vehicles were displaying flames and one of the drivers was possibly trapped within his vehicle.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, September 6th at approximately 9:55 a.m., The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, along with the City of Pewaukee Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Redford Boulevard at Busse Road.While emergency personnel were responding, Waukesha County Communications indicated they were receiving reports that both vehicles were displaying flames and one of the drivers was possibly trapped within his vehicle.
Get a call from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department? It just might be a scam!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are warning of a phone scam occurring in the Waukesha County area.Sheriff's officials say they're investigating several complaints in which individuals call -- identifying themselves as representatives of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The citizen is then told they will have a warrant issued for their arrest due to missed court appearances, unpaid fines or missed jury duty dates unless immediate payment is made to the Sheriff's Department.The caller then requests payment via a pre-paid money card -- leaving a callback number to receive the card number and access codes.Sheriff's officials say it is not common practice for the Waukesha Sheriff’s Department to contact citizens via telephone to advise them of warrants or to collect fines.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are warning of a phone scam occurring in the Waukesha County area.Sheriff's officials say they're investigating several complaints in which individuals call -- identifying themselves as representatives of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The citizen is then told they will have a warrant issued for their arrest due to missed court appearances, unpaid fines or missed jury duty dates unless immediate payment is made to the Sheriff's Department.The caller then requests payment via a pre-paid money card -- leaving a callback number to receive the card number and access codes.Sheriff's officials say it is not common practice for the Waukesha Sheriff’s Department to contact citizens via telephone to advise them of warrants or to collect fines.
Owner of Skateland prepares to move forward after Sunday night accident
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Four days after an altercation outside Skateland in Waukesha -- one woman remains in intensive care, while the police work to sort out the events of the evening.FOX6 News spoke with Lieutenant Tom Wagner with the Waukesha Police Department, he says all involved in the incident have been identified.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Four days after an altercation outside Skateland in Waukesha -- one woman remains in intensive care, while the police work to sort out the events of the evening.FOX6 News spoke with Lieutenant Tom Wagner with the Waukesha Police Department, he says all involved in the incident have been identified.
Police: Woman unconscious in the hospital after hit-and-run at Skateland in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on Sunday night, August 31st.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on Sunday night, August 31st.
Police: Woman, child hurt following fight outside Skateland in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a woman and child sustained injuries following a fight outside Skateland Sunday night, August 31st.A witness tells FOX6 News it was chaotic -- people in a frenzy, more than a dozen squad cars, and police looking to get to the bottom of what happened.Multiple 911 calls came in to the Waukesha Police Department's Dispatch Center around 11:00 p.m. Sunday -- regarding a large fight in the Skateland parking lot."I got a lot of texts and photos from people saying `hey, there`s a lot of police showing up at Skateland in Waukesha` and initially I thought maybe a fight went down or something," freelance photographer Abe Van Dyke said.Officers responding to the scene soon learned a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a woman and child sustained injuries following a fight outside Skateland Sunday night, August 31st.A witness tells FOX6 News it was chaotic -- people in a frenzy, more than a dozen squad cars, and police looking to get to the bottom of what happened.Multiple 911 calls came in to the Waukesha Police Department's Dispatch Center around 11:00 p.m. Sunday -- regarding a large fight in the Skateland parking lot."I got a lot of texts and photos from people saying `hey, there`s a lot of police showing up at Skateland in Waukesha` and initially I thought maybe a fight went down or something," freelance photographer Abe Van Dyke said.Officers responding to the scene soon learned a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
DEVELOPING: Aircraft takes off from Crites Field in Waukesha, crashes into Atlantic Ocean
WAUKESHA/VIRGINIA (WITI/AP) — The Coast Guard says the pilot of a small airplane lost consciousness while flying and the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia coast.Coast Guard Petty Officer Nate Littlejohn says crews are searching for the plane.
WAUKESHA/VIRGINIA (WITI/AP) — The Coast Guard says the pilot of a small airplane lost consciousness while flying and the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia coast.Coast Guard Petty Officer Nate Littlejohn says crews are searching for the plane.
Man in custody following tactical situation in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police in Waukesha on Wednesday afternoon, August 27th arrested a man following a tactical situation that occurred near Fleetfoot Drive and Tomahawk Drive.The call came in shortly after 4:00 p.m.Law enforcement officials had streets blocked off in the area, and the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department sent its armored vehicle to the scene -- along with a K9 unit.Officers were called to the scene for a report of some sort of domestic incident, and a report of an armed, intoxicated man.Negotiators were eventually able to get the man out of an apartment, but once he was out, he was uncooperative as officials were giving him commands.The man was eventually taken into custody after law enforcement officials tased him, and used "less lethal" weapons to subdue him.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police in Waukesha on Wednesday afternoon, August 27th arrested a man following a tactical situation that occurred near Fleetfoot Drive and Tomahawk Drive.The call came in shortly after 4:00 p.m.Law enforcement officials had streets blocked off in the area, and the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department sent its armored vehicle to the scene -- along with a K9 unit.Officers were called to the scene for a report of some sort of domestic incident, and a report of an armed, intoxicated man.Negotiators were eventually able to get the man out of an apartment, but once he was out, he was uncooperative as officials were giving him commands.The man was eventually taken into custody after law enforcement officials tased him, and used "less lethal" weapons to subdue him.
"We can do anything boys can do:" See how women pilots inspire Girl Scouts
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- It's a rare sighting over the Waukesha skyline.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- It's a rare sighting over the Waukesha skyline.
Mugged, smacked and threatened: A photographer's night in Ferguson, MO
WAUKESHA/FERGUSON, MO (WITI) -- Nights of unrest, violence in the streets and a call for justice -- all captured with the snap of a camera.
WAUKESHA/FERGUSON, MO (WITI) -- Nights of unrest, violence in the streets and a call for justice -- all captured with the snap of a camera.
Pronounced dead at the scene: One dead following single-vehicle crash on River Road in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Squads from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on River Road in the Town of Waukesha Wednesday night, August 13th.Upon arrival, EMS and deputies located a SUV against a tree, fully engulfed in flames.The occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on River Road when the vehicle left the roadway and a struck a tree.The accident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Squads from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on River Road in the Town of Waukesha Wednesday night, August 13th.Upon arrival, EMS and deputies located a SUV against a tree, fully engulfed in flames.The occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on River Road when the vehicle left the roadway and a struck a tree.The accident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
Scare near Waukesha Memorial Hospital Monday leads to brief lockdown
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a man inside a home near Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 11th was thought to have a gun -- and prompted a police response.A Waukesha Memorial Hospital spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown -- after police were called out to the home near the hospital around 5:00 p.m.Police say the man, who was thought to have a gun, has been suicidal in the past.The man did not have any hostages, but there were others inside the home at the time police were called out.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a man inside a home near Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 11th was thought to have a gun -- and prompted a police response.A Waukesha Memorial Hospital spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown -- after police were called out to the home near the hospital around 5:00 p.m.Police say the man, who was thought to have a gun, has been suicidal in the past.The man did not have any hostages, but there were others inside the home at the time police were called out.
Waukesha police: 61-year-old man in custody after alleged domestic disturbance, search
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a 61-year-old man is in custody after a search following an alleged domestic disturbance that occurred Saturday night, August 9th.The call came in just before 10:15 p.m. Saturday -- from a multi-unit apartment building in the 1800 block of E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a 61-year-old man is in custody after a search following an alleged domestic disturbance that occurred Saturday night, August 9th.The call came in just before 10:15 p.m. Saturday -- from a multi-unit apartment building in the 1800 block of E.
Flight for Life transports man to the hospital after motorcycle crash in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Investigators in Waukesha County are looking into what led to a motorcycle crash that occurred around midnight Thursday, July 31st.It happened near Watertown Road and Doral Road.Flight for Life was called to the scene to transport the man who was driving the motorcycle to the hospital.There is no word at this time on his condition, or what may have led to this crash.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Investigators in Waukesha County are looking into what led to a motorcycle crash that occurred around midnight Thursday, July 31st.It happened near Watertown Road and Doral Road.Flight for Life was called to the scene to transport the man who was driving the motorcycle to the hospital.There is no word at this time on his condition, or what may have led to this crash.
"I trusted him. He was someone I went to school with:" Waukesha homeowner frustrated with contractor
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Take a look around your house.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Take a look around your house.
Sense of security shaken: Three teenagers accused of stealing dozens of items from several homes
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Three teenagers, dozens of stolen items and an alleged night of crime!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Three teenagers, dozens of stolen items and an alleged night of crime!
One killed in crash on I-94 near Moorland Road; alcohol and speed appear to be factors
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Brookfield Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a vehicle rollover on I-94 westbound, east of Moorland Road, early Tuesday morning, July 15th.The first deputy on the scene found a vehicle on its side in the north ditch line of I-94.There were two occupants located outside the vehicle.The first occupant, a 33-year-old man from Milwaukee, was unconscious and appeared to have been ejected.He was transported to Froedtert Hospital by Flight for Life.The second occupant, a 31-year-old man also from Milwaukee, was transported by ambulance to Elmbrook Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.The 33-year-old man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounce deceased approximately two hours later.The initial investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on I-94 in the left lane when the driver lost control, crossed all lanes of traffic and left the roadway.Upon leaving the roadway, the vehicle rolled at least once, coming to rest in the ditch line on the north side of I-94.Both alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash.This incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Brookfield Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a vehicle rollover on I-94 westbound, east of Moorland Road, early Tuesday morning, July 15th.The first deputy on the scene found a vehicle on its side in the north ditch line of I-94.There were two occupants located outside the vehicle.The first occupant, a 33-year-old man from Milwaukee, was unconscious and appeared to have been ejected.He was transported to Froedtert Hospital by Flight for Life.The second occupant, a 31-year-old man also from Milwaukee, was transported by ambulance to Elmbrook Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.The 33-year-old man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounce deceased approximately two hours later.The initial investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on I-94 in the left lane when the driver lost control, crossed all lanes of traffic and left the roadway.Upon leaving the roadway, the vehicle rolled at least once, coming to rest in the ditch line on the north side of I-94.Both alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash.This incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
ARRESTED: Teen in custody in connection with at least five burglaries in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department arrested on Monday, July 14th a suspect who is believed to be responsible for several recent burglaries.According to officials, a search warrant was conducted on a residence in the 300 block of Douglas Avenue in the City of Waukesha.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department arrested on Monday, July 14th a suspect who is believed to be responsible for several recent burglaries.According to officials, a search warrant was conducted on a residence in the 300 block of Douglas Avenue in the City of Waukesha.
Sex offender alert: Waukesha police issue information on woman set to be released
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is alerting neighbors about a registered sex offender set to be released.The Waukesha Police Department says 46-year-old Lisa Farkas is currently homeless.She is no longer under the supervision of the state of Wisconsin.Police say Farkas is a lifetime registrant with Wisconsin's Sex Offender Registry.Police say Farkas prefers adult female victims.Her previous violations, according to police, include working with a male companion and taking an adult female back to their apartment -- where the two tied the victim up and forced her to perform sex acts with Farkas.Police say another victim was beaten with a clothes hanger.Police say Farkas' last victim was in prison -- and police say this victim was under the influence of tranquilizers.Farkas is 5'7" tall, and weighs 176 pounds.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is alerting neighbors about a registered sex offender set to be released.The Waukesha Police Department says 46-year-old Lisa Farkas is currently homeless.She is no longer under the supervision of the state of Wisconsin.Police say Farkas is a lifetime registrant with Wisconsin's Sex Offender Registry.Police say Farkas prefers adult female victims.Her previous violations, according to police, include working with a male companion and taking an adult female back to their apartment -- where the two tied the victim up and forced her to perform sex acts with Farkas.Police say another victim was beaten with a clothes hanger.Police say Farkas' last victim was in prison -- and police say this victim was under the influence of tranquilizers.Farkas is 5'7" tall, and weighs 176 pounds.