Man arrested after crashing into patrol squad while fleeing from Waukesha County deputies

Man arrested after crashing into patrol squad while fleeing from Waukesha County deputies

WAUKESHA  COUNTY -- A 23-year-old Madison man was taken into custody late Monday night, July 20 after he crashed into a City of Brookfield patrol squad while fleeing from deputies in Waukesha County.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, it began around 11:40 p.m. after the Waukesha County Communications Center received a call of a reckless driver on eastbound I-94.A deputy located the vehicle and advised that it was traveling in excess of 90 mph.

WAUKESHA  COUNTY -- A 23-year-old Madison man was taken into custody late Monday night, July 20 after he crashed into a City of Brookfield patrol squad while fleeing from deputies in Waukesha County.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, it began around 11:40 p.m. after the Waukesha County Communications Center received a call of a reckless driver on eastbound I-94.A deputy located the vehicle and advised that it was traveling in excess of 90 mph.

'Heroic efforts:' Waukesha fire crews rescued individual from potential drowning in Fox River

'Heroic efforts:' Waukesha fire crews rescued individual from potential drowning in Fox River

WAUKESHA -- Crews with the Waukesha Fire Department on Monday evening, July 20 rescued an individual after responding to a report of a possible drowning in the Fox River near the Wisconsin Avenue bridge.Fire crews arrived around 6:30 p.m., and "thanks to the heroic efforts of our members, the subject was located, rescued and removed from the river." The individual was treated and taken to the hospital for further treatment.Officials with the Waukesha Fire Department also thanked police and dispatchers for their efforts, and advised everyone to take note "of the dangers of the river and to always use caution when near the river."

WAUKESHA -- Crews with the Waukesha Fire Department on Monday evening, July 20 rescued an individual after responding to a report of a possible drowning in the Fox River near the Wisconsin Avenue bridge.Fire crews arrived around 6:30 p.m., and "thanks to the heroic efforts of our members, the subject was located, rescued and removed from the river." The individual was treated and taken to the hospital for further treatment.Officials with the Waukesha Fire Department also thanked police and dispatchers for their efforts, and advised everyone to take note "of the dangers of the river and to always use caution when near the river."

Domestic call leads to shootout with Waukesha police; suspect takes own life, officer injured

Domestic call leads to shootout with Waukesha police; suspect takes own life, officer injured

WAUKESHA -- Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead and a police officer injured Sunday night near Pebble Valley Road and Hunting Ridge Road in Waukesha.

WAUKESHA -- Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead and a police officer injured Sunday night near Pebble Valley Road and Hunting Ridge Road in Waukesha.

Possible child enticement in the Town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co. Sheriff says

Possible child enticement in the Town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co. Sheriff says

TOWN OF LISBON, Wis. -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a man driving a pick-up truck approached five kids walking in the Town of Lisbon and asked them if they wanted pizza Thursday afternoon, June 18.According to officials, around 1:30 p.m., the driver reportedly drove past five children that were walking on Chestnut Hill Drive and continued to the stop sign at Wooded Hills where he waited until the children made their way to the intersection.

TOWN OF LISBON, Wis. -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a man driving a pick-up truck approached five kids walking in the Town of Lisbon and asked them if they wanted pizza Thursday afternoon, June 18.According to officials, around 1:30 p.m., the driver reportedly drove past five children that were walking on Chestnut Hill Drive and continued to the stop sign at Wooded Hills where he waited until the children made their way to the intersection.

Waukesha's July 4th parade will operate differently this year due to virus concerns

Waukesha's July 4th parade will operate differently this year due to virus concerns

WAUKESHA -- The City of Waukesha's Fourth of July parade will work a little differently this year, the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department (WPRF) announced Friday, June 12.

WAUKESHA -- The City of Waukesha's Fourth of July parade will work a little differently this year, the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department (WPRF) announced Friday, June 12.

Brookfield police seek 2 who tried to purchase acid 'in immediate vicinity of planned protest'

Brookfield police seek 2 who tried to purchase acid 'in immediate vicinity of planned protest'

BROOKFIELD -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday, June 10 asked for help identifying two men who "attempted to purchase hydrochloric acid" at a business "in the immediate vicinity of a planned protest" Wednesday afternoon in Brookfield.According to officials, the two stopped at Hydrite Chemical on N.

BROOKFIELD -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday, June 10 asked for help identifying two men who "attempted to purchase hydrochloric acid" at a business "in the immediate vicinity of a planned protest" Wednesday afternoon in Brookfield.According to officials, the two stopped at Hydrite Chemical on N.