Bomb threat at Dick's Sporting Goods in Brookfield prompts evacuation
BROOKFIELD -- A report of a bomb threat prompted the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Brookfield to evacuate Saturday evening, April 27.According to the City of Brookfield Police Department, the threat was made to the store via telephone just before 6 p.m.A bomb detection K-9 conducted a sweep of the business and no bombs were located.There is no threat to the public.The investigation into the threat is ongoing.
Records show Sussex man accused of recording girl bought home near park
SUSSEX -- A Sussex man accused of recording a young girl in his home was released on $2,500 cash bond -- facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of capturing an intimate representation (victim under 18).
Officials: Brown deer woman scams elderly man she met in nursing home, illegally films them in sex act
NEW BERLIN -- A Brown Deer woman is accused of scamming an elderly man.
Pond drained at Brookfield Lakes condo complex as authorities seek evidence from 2018 homicide
TOWN OF BROOKFIELD -- Crime scene tape surrounds a pond at the Brookfield Lakes condominium complex in the Town of Brookfield on Monday, April 15.The Waukesha County Search and Recovery team are on the scene -- and have a mobile command center set up.
Caught on camera: Police seek gas theft suspect who struck 3 times in 3 days
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police need your help to identify a suspect who they say has driven off without paying for gasoline pumped into his vehicle -- and this happened three times in three days.Officials say the suspect pumped $32.27 worth of fuel at the Kwik Trip on Silver Spring Dr.
Probation plus jail for man convicted of setting up cameras at Culver's, recording 'upskirting' videos
WAUKESHA -- A young man convicted in a case in which prosecutors said he set up cameras in the employee bathroom at Culver's on Sunset Drive in Waukesha and also captured 'upskirting' videos at Waukesha West High School was sentenced to probation, plus nine months jail time.Scott Schwantes, 19, in February pleaded guilty to one count of capturing an intimate representation, victim less than 18 years old.
Milwaukee mom wants to turn daughter's death into hope for others: 'She did make a difference'
MILWAUKEE -- It is an anniversary of remembrance and positivity.
Police seek 2 after customer's iPhone dropped at Target on Bluemound in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD -- Police need your help in their search for two people wanted in connection with the theft of an iPhone at Target on Bluemound in Brookfield.It happened on Wednesday, March 27 around 4:30 p.m.Police said a customer dropped her gray Apple iPhone 10S, worth $1,200 on the ground.
Recognize him? Police searching for man who stole over $1K worth of fragrances from Ulta
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help in locating and identifying a suspect wanted for stealing $1,155 worth of men's fragrances from Ulta Beauty Supply.The suspect was described as a male, black, between 20 and thirty years old.
Recognize them? Police seek suspects who stole power tools from Farm and Fleet in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police need help identifying suspects involved in a retail theft incident at Farm and Fleet.It happened at the store on Kossow Road near Moreland Boulevard on March 2.Police said the two suspects selected Milwaukee power tools and left the store without paying for them.
Menomonee Falls PD needs public's help to locate stolen trailer
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Menomonee Falls Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate a utility trailer that was stolen Wednesday, night March 20.On the night of Wednesday, March 20 into the morning of March 21, unknown subject(s) cut the chain lock and removed an enclosed utility trailer from a lot on Silver Spring Dr.
Police: Report of possible attempted child abduction in Menomonee Falls 'unfounded'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are now saying the report of a possible attempted child abduction Thursday, March 21 was "unfounded." The department is no longer attempting to locate a suspect.Menomonee Falls police on Thursday, March 21 responded to the area of Fond du Lac Avenue and Parkview Drive for the report of a possible attempted child abduction.Police initially reported that a male subject approached a girl around 4:50 p.m. and attempted to engage in conversation -- asking several personal questions.
Caught on camera: Menomonee Falls police seek help to ID theft suspects
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Menomonee Falls Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Woodman’s Market on Saturday, March 16.
'We were scrambling:' Unemployment lawsuits led to closure of business that contracts crossing guards
WEST ALLIS -- A company that employs crossing guards went out of business, creating a dangerous situation for kids walking to school on Monday morning, March 18 -- and police scrambling to find a solution.Several police departments contracted with Wisconsin Personal Protection Services in West Allis to provide crossing guards at busy intersections.